Åkessons's Organic
100% Cocoa & Nibs, Fazenda Sempre Firme, Brazil
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Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2018
100% Cocoa & Nibs, Fazenda Sempre Firme, Brazil, produced by Åkesson's Organic, is a high-quality chocolate product. This chocolate bar is made solely from organic cocoa beans sourced from the Fazenda Sempre Firme plantation in Bahia, Brazil. The plantation is known for its commitment to sustainable agriculture and its distinguished terroir, which contributes to the bar's rich and complex flavor profile.
This particular bar contains both cocoa solids and crunchy cocoa nibs, adding texture to its deep, intense cocoa taste. The bar is free from added sugars, making it a suitable choice for those seeking a pure chocolate experience.
About Åkessons's Organic
Åkesson's Organic, founded by Bertil Åkesson, is well-regarded in the craft chocolate community for its bean-to-bar products sourced from its own plantations. Originating from a family with a deep connection to plantation management, Bertil Åkesson has developed plantations in Madagascar and Brazil, where he cultivates renowned cacao and spices.
These plantations provide high-quality ingredients not just for Åkesson's own chocolate bars but also for other top chocolatiers and chefs worldwide?. Åkesson's is notable for being a pioneer in the bean-to-bar movement, focusing on producing distinct chocolate bars that often incorporate unique flavors such as various types of pepper from its own estates.
This innovation in flavor has been recognized with numerous awards, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and creativity in chocolate making??. These awards include several from the Great Taste and the International Chocolate Awards, celebrating its flavorful bars that blend traditional and exotic elements.
