Marou – Dak Lak 70%, Box of 20 Neapolitans

About the bar

This box of 20 dark chocolate neopolitans is the perfect dinner party treat!

Made with cacao from highland district of Ea Kar in Dak Lak province, this is Marou’s new bar for 2015. This is a smooth textured and buttery dark with a bright, fresh flavour. Light green notes reminiscent of sweet peas give way to a menthol freshness. Hints of pepper and spice on the finish, as the initially smooth chocolate melts, producing a more powdery mouth feel.

About the maker

Samuel Maruta and Vincent Mourou, the founders of Marou, pay a lot of attention to ‘terroir’ in cacao. They understand that climate, soil, and water of each province, along with the different cacao varieties and post-harvest practices, contribute to the different flavour profiles of each origin – much like wine.

The beans

Marou sources its beans from five provinces across Vietnam, working with 15-20 farmers who ferment the cacao. Each of the five provinces, when turned into chocolate, has a different cacao percentage, from the Tiền Giang 70% to the Bến Tre 78%. This is because each region has its own distinctive flavour notes, and Marou has chosen recipes that enhance their unique qualities.

Allergens*

No allergens listed by maker.

Ingredients

Cocoa, cocoa butter, cane sugar

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