Fjåk Chocolate
72% Dark Guatemala, Lachua
Factory Tour, flagship shop:
Kvednavegen 4, 5783 Eidfjord, NorwayBuy online directly from the producer:
www.fjaak.no/en/shop/
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2022, 2020
The product 72% Dark Guatemala, Lachua is a chocolate bar made by Fjåk Chocolate. This chocolate bar is crafted using high-quality cacao beans sourced from the Lachua region in Guatemala. The cacao beans used in this chocolate bar contribute to its rich and intense flavor profile, characteristic of fine dark chocolate.
The bar features a 72% cocoa content, which strikes a balance between robust chocolate flavor and slight sweetness. Fjåk Chocolate is known for its commitment to single-origin chocolates, ensuring that each bar highlights the unique terroir of the region where the cacao is grown.
About Fjåk Chocolate
Fjåk Chocolate, based in Norway, is renowned as the country’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker. Founded by Agurtxane Concellon and Siv Hereid in 2015, the company began by experimenting with craft chocolate in a modest kitchen before officially launching in 2017.
Fjåk infuses its chocolate with local Nordic ingredients, such as sour cherries, reindeer lichen, and lingonberries, showcasing Norway's natural bounty. This approach is central to Fjåk’s identity, offering a distinctive Norwegian spin on traditional chocolate.
Their commitment to sustainability and quality has earned Fjåk numerous accolades, including awards from the Academy of Chocolate and the Great Taste Awards. The brand is also celebrated for its creative flavor combinations and innovative product lines, which feature limited editions and honor Nordic culinary traditions.
Where to taste and buy?
Shop
Fjåk chocolate shop & café
Skostredet 5, 5017 Bergen, Norway
