Qantu – Chuncho, Peru 70% Dark

About the bar

The bar initially has a sharp, fruity aroma. Notes of apricot jam, hazelnut and cream all come through. The sweet jamminess also leads into floral hints of lilac. Finally a touch of lemon comes through on the end.

About the maker

When Maxime and Elfi first decided to delve into craft chocolate, they returned to where they first met, in Elfi’s home country of Peru. Starting off in Lima, they visited Salon du Chocolat to begin the process of creating relationships with different producers. They then went on to visit a number of farmers and co-operatives to find their perfect beans.

The beans

For this particular bar, Qantu collaborated with the Asociacion de Productores del VRAE, a relatively new yet forward-thinking organisation that has hired a specialist to help its farmers refine their agricultural practices.

The cacao used, Chuncho, is an ancient varietal native to this unique region of Peru. Known for its exceptionally small beans, Chuncho requires only a brief fermentation period of about three days, carried out in wooden boxes before the cacao is sun-dried. Despite their size, these beans are packed with flavour, offering a naturally mild yet complex taste profile that sets them apart.

Allergens*

No allergens listed by maker.

Ingredients

Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter

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