Francisco Sakaguchi, Brazil 55% Milk Bar

Tasting notes: sweet and fudgy with a fruity finish.

The beans:  Tomé-Açú in the north of Brazil is currently gaining attention as the home of agroforestry, encouraging small-scale, non invasive planting of crops to preserve the forest rather than clearing it for large scale farms. This cacao is grown by Francisco Sakaguchi, who's father Noburo came to Tomé-Açú in 1957. Initially intending to farm rubber trees and pepper, Noburo soon dedicated himself to biodiverse planting and reforestation. The 50 ha of Fazenda Sakaguchi is now home to a wide range of crops including coffee, spices and more than 80 varieties of fruit. Today, Francisco is the heir to this natural agriculture, allowing him to avoid using chemicals and to take advantage of nature's influence on his cacao. 

Ingredients: cacao beans, unrefined sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder

Allergens in bold. Suitable for vegetarians

Made in a kitchen where milk, almonds, hazelnuts and gluten are used.

Minimum cocoa solids 55%

Minimum milk solids 15%

Bar weight: 70g

Minimum shelf life 6 months. Please store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight