L'Esterre Chocolate
85% Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons
85% Grenada Fine Dark Chocolate Buttons
The gateway chocolate for those who typically shy away from a high cocoa percentage. Mellower than most 85% which can be very bitter, but still with a rich cocoa presence, you'll be fooled into thinking our 85% tastes more like a 75%. Serenly smooth, the subtle earthy notes are complemented by buttery caramel and background hints of citrus and deep berry.
Tasting Notes: coffee, caramel, hazelnut
Net weight: 60g
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Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
coffee, caramel, hazelnut
Origin
Origin
L'Esterre Estate, St. Andrew, Grenada, West Indies
Farming Practices
Farming Practices
Why does our chocolate have such a unique flavour? Because our trees and terroir are unique as we only source from our family farm.
We look after our trees using regenerative methods and are completely chemical & pesticide free. Our cocoa is grown amongst banana, spice and citrus trees, maximising flavour, complexity and biodiversity.
Ingredients
Ingredients
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar
How it's made
How it's made
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.
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.
All our chocolate is tempered in small batches and so some may not appear that exact "perfect" button shape.
Health Benefits
Health Benefits
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.
Allergen Info
Allergen Info
All chocolate is made in a facility that only processes cocoa nibs, sugar and salt. We are not certified free of any allergens so we cannot assure you we are free of all allergens, thought the chances of cross contamination with any allergens is minimal.
Delivery & Storage
Delivery & Storage
Delivery UK-wide. Free shipping for orders £35 and over. We also ship to the US.
Please store in a cool dry place. We don't recommend storing your chocolate in the fridge.
