This Guasare cocoa is grown by the Marquez family in the Perijá Mountains, Venezuela. A rich flavour with contrasting notes defines its spicy character. In this chocolate, you can recognise flavour notes of coffee, citrus, mandarin, orange, green herbs, bay leaf and liquorice.
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Heinde en Verre | Zesty Venezuela - 71%
Heinde en Verre dark chocolate Venezuela, the makers themselves say the following about the Zesty Venezuela 71%. 'A lively rich palette of: coffee, citrus, mandarin, orange, green spices, bay leaf and liquorice.'
The cocoa for this dark chocolate comes from the Los Laureles estate in the Serrania Perijá valley, near the Colombian border in the rugged mountains of Venezuela. Here, the Marquez family manages the estate and promotes the cultivation of various crops such as cocoa, coffee, beans and plantain. This area contains some of the oldest cocoa trees in Venezuela. Together with the University of Paris, the Marquez family is researching the DNA of several Guasare cocoa varieties grown on different plantations in the region. Some plantations show Criollo DNA, while Los Laureles appears to be an example of classic Guasare DNA. To preserve this unique cocoa variety, the family has set up a nursery where pure genotypes are selected and seedlings are grafted for replanting.
In recent decades, the region has been struggling with deforestation due to human activities. The Marquez family therefore started an initiative to preserve native cacao species and agroforestry systems. This programme encourages farmers to plant cedar trees for shade and to grow cocoa without causing deforestation.
Each Heinde & Verre box contains 2 bars, one bar for now, one for later. At Heinde & Verre, we take chocolate and your enjoyment very seriously. Quality chocolate needs to be protected, so we have developed the perfect packaging to preserve all the natural flavours. A kraft bag protects against light, moisture, dust and dirt. A double airtight seal protects against odours. We extracted some of the air to reduce oxidation and moisture.
Want to know more about Heinde en Verre, the makers of this Dutch Original Dark? Read the extensive blog that we wrote about them.
| Type of chocolate | pure |
|---|---|
| Allergens | Made in a factory where cow's milk is present |
| Cocoa percentage | 70 – 79% |
| Net weight | 70 g |
| Origin of cocoa | Venezuela, Cacao Marquez Farmers, Los Laureles Plantation |
| Production country | Netherlands |
| Awards | Academy of Chocolate | Silver 2021 |
