Organic cacao from Bejofo Estate offers distinctly Madagascan flavors. Noticeably acidic and pleasureably bright in flavor, this dark chocolate tastes of citrus and red fruits.
Named after the Sambirano Valley in which this estate is located in, the Bejofo estate is a part of Akesson’s 2000-hectare plantation. Among the estates that are a part of Akesson’s, the Bejofo Estate produces 300 tons of cocoa a year, mostly Trinitario varieties.
TASTING: fruity, red berries, tangy, bright, citrus
PAIRING: fresh cheeses, e.g. Burrata or chevre, Casatica di Bufala, fortified wines, e.g. sherry or vermouth, dessert wines e.g. madeira or port
CACAO ORIGIN: Madagascar, Sambirano Valley, Ambanja District, Madagascar
MADE IN UNITED STATES
INGREDIENTS: Cacao Bean, Organic Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter.
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