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72% + Salt Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons Pot

72% + Salt Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons Pot

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120g Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons. Perfect for gifting friends & family. Or just more for you.

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Origin: L'Esterre Estate, St. Andrew, Grenada, West Indies

Ingredients: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar

Our Process: Why does our chocolate have such a unique flavour? Because our trees and terroir are unique as we only source from our farm, looking after our trees using regenerative methods, completely chemical free. Our processing is also wildly different from that of commercial cocoa. 

We minimally process our cocoa, and carefully monitor our fermentation, drying and grinding to maintain cocoa's natural flavanols, polyphenols, nutrients and flavour. We will never alkalise our cocoa which is known to destroy these unique flavanols. The only ingredient we add is raw organic cane sugar and a little bit of Maldon salt (in our 72% + Sea Salt) to draw out different flavour profiles. 

On the other end, commercial, mass-produced, highly processed chocolate is alkalized and hydrolyzed and contains a multitude of emulsifiers and additives as it has been designed for efficiency and scale. These additions highly impact the bioavailability of flavanols and polyphenols in the cocoa.

Health benefits of cocoa: 

Food can be thy medicine, and dark chocolate may be a noteworthy example when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate is thought to: 

  • Supports cardiovascular health: cocoa flavanols support healthy blood pressure as it contains Flavan-3-ols. Cocoa also helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels as it resists the absorption of biosynthesis of cholesterol by decreasing the number of cholesterol receptors. 
  • Stimulates brain function: dark chocolate is believed to improve the blood flow in both the heart and brain, meaning vital oxygen and nutrients get delivered to your organs and tissues. The different chemical compounds present in dark chocolate stimulate cognitive function and positively modulates mood swings. 
  • Contains iron & magnesium: cocoa is the highest plant-based source of iron, and is also a source of magnesium which is needed for optimum muscle and nerve function. 
  • Anti-inflammatory effects: Our cocoa is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants because of our minimal processing. This modulates the glycemic response, directly influencing insulin resistance and reducing the risk of diabetes. 

    Handmade: All our chocolate is tempered in small batches and so some may not appear that exact "perfect" button shape.  

    Please note: May contain traces of milk, nuts and gluten. 

    Net weight: approx. 120g 

     Delivery UK-wide only

    Allergen Info

    All chocolate is made in a facility which handles nuts, gluten and dairy.

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    Marian Kendall
    Such a treat!

    I've been given this wonderful chocolate not just once but twice as a gift. Let me tell you it really is the best treat. Generous sized chocolate buttons, smooth like never before and a tiny touch of salt that makes it stand out as something very special. All this and I wasn't a great fan of dark chocolate but now I'm hooked!!!

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    Sally Kean-Hammerson
    Best Chocolate Ever!

    These chocolate buttons will blow your taste buds - and because they are so natural they are a superfood!

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    Melissa Knatchbull
    Always amazing

    The best chocolate I know which always arrived efficiently and quickly. Cannot recommend it more highly

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    Georgina Jones
    Best chocolate you’ll ever eat

    Super super tasty, exceptionally high quality, wonderful eating experience, the perfect treat for yourself (or gift)!

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    Sally Stutchbury
    The very best dark chocolate

    It’s lovely to know the cocoa beans come from Grenada. I don’t know how they manage it, but the chocolate tastes wonderful. Not bitter at all.

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    The pioneer, the visionary, the cocoa-dream maker. He's the reason for all of this. He's the reason we're all here. We hope we're doing you proud Ram.

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