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Óbolo Chocolate

Merkén Smoked Chili 65%

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Academy of Chocolate - Silver

2021

Merkén Smoked Chili 65% made by Óbolo Chocolate is a unique and flavorful dark chocolate bar infused with merkén, a traditional smoked chili pepper from the Mapuche people of Chile. The chocolate is crafted with high-quality, ethically-sourced cacao that has been expertly processed to highlight its natural flavors.


The merkén adds a smoky, spicy note that complements the rich, complex taste of the 65% dark chocolate. This product represents Óbolo Chocolate's commitment to incorporating local and indigenous ingredients into their chocolate creations.

About Óbolo Chocolate

Óbolo Chocolate, based in Santiago, Chile, is celebrated for being Chile's first bean-to-bar chocolate maker. The company emphasizes sustainable and ethical practices by sourcing organic cacao directly from small-scale farmers in Peru's Pangoa region. Óbolo also actively participates in environmental conservation efforts, which include using compostable packaging and maintaining transparency in their production processes.