70% chocolate with collagen - Venezuela Sleva: min. dat. trvanlivosti 12/2022 - 45 g

Product detailed description

Story of Venezuela, Rio Caribe

The importance of the rainforest

The dark chocolate contains 70% cocoa from Criollo and Trinitario cocoa beans grown in Venezuela, specifically in the Arismendi region of Sucre. The place of cultivation, the climate and the crops growing around it all have a significant influence on the resulting taste of the cocoa.

You can therefore taste the sweet notes of flowers and nuts in these cocoa beans . Thanks to high care and strict protocols during cultivation, harvesting and subsequent fermentation, these cocoa beans are of superior quality. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, the harvested beans are brought by the farmers to a central fermentation unit where they are fermented for 6 or 7 days in wooden crates, with controlled rotation based on temperature. Depending on the weather, the beans are dried in the sun or in a shed until the humidity reaches 7%. Thanks to fermentation and drying tailored to each variety and harvest, the cocoa produced is of a truly premium quality.

This type of cocoa tree, Rio Caribe Superior, is grown among other crops in what is known as agroforestry. As a result, it supports local biodiversity and also acts as a buffer zone, protecting the remaining forests and the national park, Península de Paria, from deforestation. Cocoa trees thrive in the company of other trees and crops. Cocoa farming in the region helps to protect the environment while giving farmers the opportunity to earn a fair income.

Farmers

Although cocoa trees are thriving thanks to the favourable climate in Sucre State, many farmers are still struggling to increase their production while maintaining the high quality of the beans. The Franceschi family, with whom Incacao works, supports local farmers and organises various training sessions on good agricultural practices. Local farmers then have the opportunity to sell their freshly harvested cocoa beans to a central fermentation unit where they can sell really good quality cocoa at higher prices, giving them the incentive to continually improve in their industry. In spite of difficult political and economic circumstances, the Franceschi family has managed to maintain a high standard of quality for Rio Caribe cocoa, exporting it around the world and providing an important source of income for small farming families in Venezuela.

Profile of 70% Chocolate Venezuela

• The chocolate is unique because it is enriched with MCT, pure C8 octanoic acid from coconut and collagen complex.
• C8 is the most bioavailable of all MCT acids for ketone formation in the liver and gives the body an extra boost.
• Chocolate contains no refined sugar or milk. It is sweetened with a combination of natural sweeteners inositol, erythritol, ribose, thaumatin (katemfe fruit)
• It has a low glycemic index, and is suitable for diabetics as well as keto and low carb diets.
• After unwrapping, you can read more details about the origin and production of this unique chocolate from the other side of the packaging.
• The Incacao brand is characterized by combining high gastronomy with the latest food technology and functional foods.