Åkessons's Organic
75% Criollo Cacao, Bejofo Estate, Madagascar
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021, 2020, 2017, 2016, 2015
Academy of Chocolate - Golden Bean
2015
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2018, 2013, 2011
Åkesson's 75% Criollo Cacao from the Bejofo Estate in Madagascar features a chocolate bar made with rare Criollo beans, known for their complex and refined flavor profiles. The Bejofo Estate, where these Criollo beans are harvested, is situated in the Sambirano Valley of Madagascar, a region acclaimed for its rich and fertile soil ideal for cacao cultivation.
This particular chocolate bar offers a unique tasting experience with flavor notes that include citrus and red berries, characteristic of the Criollo variety and enhanced by the terroir of the Sambirano Valley.
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.
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