{"product_id":"pastilles-chocolat-noir-66-sao-tome-biologique-equitable","title":"Dark chocolate drops 66% São Tomé - organic \/ fair trade","description":"\u003cp\u003e A sweet dark chocolate with woody and dried fruit notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Pure origin São Tomé cocoa of the Amelonado variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eNestled in the heart of the Gulf of Guinea, on\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003evolcanic soil, the island's cocoa trees\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eoffer premium cocoa beans. The\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003especificity of this cocoa is quickly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eperceptible. The combination of aromas of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003efresh fruit, dried fruit and spices, combined\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ewith the flavors of cocoa and the woody scent,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003egives this chocolate an\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eextraordinary character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eOur couverture chocolates are suitable for professional use in fine chocolate shops but can be eaten as is or used in cooking for your fondues and recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor profile of Amelonado cocoa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Top notes: Fresh fruits (apple-pear), Dried fruits (almonds-hazelnuts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Heart notes: Cocoa and pronounced chocolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Base Notes: Dry Woody, Heavy Tobacco Notes, Caramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe little story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sector created in 2001 - 2,200 partner producers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSão Tomé is an island of wild beauty, still preserved from the rest of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eLocated off the coast of Gabon, it was the first African land to cultivate cocoa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eHowever, following its independence in 1975, the plantations were\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003egradually abandoned. In 1999, in a context of deep crisis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eagricultural, IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) wants to initiate and\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eimplement actions to improve farmers’ income\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e(particularly low) and more broadly the island's economy. In 2001,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eto the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eAt the request of IFAD, Kaoka went to São Tomé as a consultant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eKaoka then organizes coordination between communities and the production of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eorganic cocoa. The necessary infrastructure (fermentation boxes, dryers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003esolar panels, storage room) are built to promote Santomé cocoa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ein the best conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThe island's cocoa trees, planted more than 40 years ago, were becoming very old. There\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003ecocoa production in sharp decline jeopardized activity and income\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eproducers. This is why, in 2012, under the same model as the sector in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eEcuador, Kaoka undertakes work to renovate cocoa plantations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eunproductive. High-performance, resistant and high-potential cocoa trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003earomatics are identified. They are then duplicated by grafting into\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003enurseries. The project is a revolution in the country! The cooperative becomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003equickly and remains the country's leading exporter.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eOn the island, cocoa trees naturally coexist with many other species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003efood crops (banana trees, jackfruit trees, mango trees, papaya trees, vanilla, etc.). In São Tomé, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eCocoa cultivation is traditionally practiced in agroforestry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e With our partner Kaoka, we offer you zero-compromise chocolate: quality of ingredients, organic and deforestation-free cultivation, fair conditions and prices for producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e And for you, consumers, in the context of soaring cocoa prices in 2023-2024, it is the guarantee of the best chocolate at the fairest price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eOur partner Kaoka, with its production cooperatives in South America, Africa and the Caribbean, has always considered cocoa to be an exceptional product. Unlike industrial production which destroys soils, forests and impoverishes producer communities, Kaoka makes chocolate with respect for the environment and humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Selecting the best local varieties according to countries and regions makes it possible to distinguish distinct flavor profiles and contributes to maintaining good biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Training producers in organic growing techniques, agroforestry and good bean fermentation and drying practices allows for sustainable, high-quality production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Technical and financial support for the modernization of cooperative equipment and a fair price paid to producers ensures the well-being of communities and a future for small family farms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eThe alliance with European companies renowned for their know-how in transforming cocoa into chocolate finally makes it possible to guarantee a product of superior, consistent quality and at an affordable price for the consumer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umano","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":48550744260915,"sku":"CH209-1kg-eqo","price":54.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.5kg","offer_id":48550744293683,"sku":"CH209-2.5kg-eqo","price":116.3,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5kg","offer_id":48550744326451,"sku":"CH209-5kg-eqo","price":210.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 kg","offer_id":53043308200243,"sku":"CH209-25kg-eqo","price":1017.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/3124\/4339\/files\/Pastille_Sao_Tome.jpg?v=1749566304","url":"https:\/\/www.umano.ca\/en\/products\/pastilles-chocolat-noir-66-sao-tome-biologique-equitable","provider":"Umano","version":"1.0","type":"link"}