Back in the early 1500s, the Spaniards landed in Mexico where they encountered the Aztecs and cocoa. Cocoa was so precious to the Aztecs that they even used it as money. The cocoa from the province of Chiapas was the first that the Spaniards brought back to Europe. These days, Chiapas and Tabasco are still the main cocoa-producing provinces in Mexico, making up 99% of the country’s total cocoa yield. Of that production, while Tabasco contributes 18,000 tons and Chiapas 4,500 tons, only about 100 tons are exported each year.
Note: All Krak Chocolate bars in our selection are nut-free, soy-free, and gluten-free.
Back in the early 1500s, the Spaniards landed in Mexico and came across the Aztecs and cocoa for the first time. To the Aztecs, cocoa was so precious that they even used it as money. The Spaniards first brought cocoa from the province of Chiapas to Europe. Today, the provinces of Chiapas and Tabasco are still Mexico's top cocoa producers. Together, they account for 99% of the country's cocoa production. Out of the total production of 18,000 tonnes from Tabasco and 4,500 tonnes from Chiapas, only 100 tonnes are exported annually.
Note: All Krak Chocolate bars in our range are free from nuts, soy, and gluten.
Krak Chocolade is the company of bean-to-bar chocolate maker Mark Schimmel. While most chocolatiers and confectioners use melted factory chocolate, Mark handles the entire process himself.
Selecting cocoa beans by harvest year from unique origins, roasting, and refining the chocolate leads to flavours you won't find in supermarket chocolate bars.
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Where does the cocoa of the Krak Chocolade Mexico Soconusco come from and where is the bar made?
The cocoa for this bar comes from Mexico. Most Mexican cocoa is grown in the provinces of Chiapas and Tabasco, which together account for 99 percent of all Mexican cocoa cultivation.
The chocolate itself is made and packed in the Netherlands by Krak Chocolade. The country name in the product name therefore refers to the origin of the cocoa beans, not to the country where the bar is produced.
What is special about the Mexican cocoa in the Krak Chocolade Mexico Soconusco?
Mexican cocoa has a long history. The Aztecs considered cocoa so valuable that they even used it as a means of payment, and the cocoa from Chiapas was the first that the Spanish took back to Europe in the early 1500s.
This cocoa is also scarce outside Mexico. Of the total production, 18,000 tonnes from Tabasco and 4,500 tonnes from Chiapas, only about 100 tonnes are exported each year.
What kind of chocolate is the Krak Chocolade Mexico Soconusco and how big is the bar?
This is a dark chocolate in an 80 gram bar.
The exact cocoa percentage is stated on the packaging of the bar. If you want to know it beforehand, just get in touch with us and we will check it for you.
How do I best store the Krak Chocolade Mexico Soconusco?
Store this bar in a cool, dry and dark place, preferably at around 15 to 18 degrees and tightly closed.
Do not put chocolate in the fridge. The cold and the moisture can make the chocolate bloom, which leaves a greyish haze on the bar and makes the texture less fine.
What does bean-to-bar mean for the Krak Chocolade Mexico Soconusco?
Bean-to-bar means that Krak Chocolade handles the entire process itself, from cocoa bean to bar. Mark Schimmel selects the cocoa beans by harvest year and by origin, and roasts and refines the chocolate himself.
Most chocolatiers and pastry chefs work with melted industrial chocolate. Because Krak keeps every step in its own hands, you get flavours you will not find in a supermarket bar.
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