Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates – Mindanao, Philippines 92% Dark

TASTING NOTES

This bar has great depth. There’s a pleasing astringency, but no bitterness at all. It’s fruity, with an interesting tang.

ABOUT THE MAKER

Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates are a Nottingham-based maker, founded by the eponymous Luisa; a former textiles teacher who discovered a passion for craft chocolate making. The small, female-led company produces a wonderful range of chocolate and is focused on sourcing beans from origins where they can support sustainable development. The company can boast having the UK’s only entirely plant-based chocolate shop.

 THE BEANS

The farmers of Mindanao Island have the ideal combination of tropical rainforest and volcanic soil. Much of the cocoa is grown on small family farms under the shade of coconut and plantain trees; the small harvests are then combined for fermentation and drying, which makes the post-harvest process easier (and more profitable) for everyone involved. The cooperative Luisa’s sources from have been growing for over 20 years, and have used used cacao growing to improve the education in their communities.

Nutritional info coming soon.

Allergens*

No allergens listed by maker.

Ingredients coming soon.

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