BOHO Chocolate

BOHO - Belize, Maya Mountain 70%

85 g Single-origin Dark Chocolate
Regular price $20.00 SGD
Sale price $20.00 SGD Regular price

 

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A single-origin 70% built on some of the most celebrated cacao in the world. BOHO sources from Maya Mountain Cacao in the Toledo District of southern Belize — a lot so distinctive it has been officially designated Heirloom by the Heirloom Cacao Preservation project, one of only a small handful of origins ever to earn that recognition. Just three organic ingredients, fruit-forward and smooth, and the kind of bar that convinces sceptics chocolate really does come from a fruit.

Origin & Craftsmanship
The cacao is gathered from Maya Mountain Cacao and a network of more than three hundred smallholder farms in Toledo, the southernmost and least developed part of Belize, most of them worked by Indigenous Q'eqchi' and Mopan Maya families who are paid well above the West African commodity price for their beans. It's this careful fermentation at origin — Maya Mountain was the first operation in Belize to buy and ferment wet beans centrally to protect quality — that gives the cacao its clarity. BOHO then handles it simply in the US: organic beans, organic cane sugar and a little organic cocoa butter, made by hand in small batches with nothing else added. The restraint is the point; there's nowhere for the origin to hide.

Flavor Profile
Fruit-forward and full-bodied, exactly as BOHO describes it. Maya Mountain cacao is famous for its bright red-fruit character — think berry and a jammy, raisiny sweetness — laid over a smooth, fudgy, brownie-like body that keeps the 70% comforting rather than sharp. A clean, buttery finish rounds it off. Accessible enough for an everyday square, interesting enough for a tasting.

Award & Recognition
Independently recognised on the world stage: BOHO's Belize Maya Mountain 70% is an International Chocolate Awards winner and the maker holds Academy of Chocolate honours besides — and the underlying Maya Mountain cacao has itself collected dozens of awards internationally.

Tasting & Pairing Guide
Let a square melt slowly so the berry brightness comes up before the fudgy depth settles in. It pairs naturally with a fruit-forward coffee or a glass of Port or a jammy red that echoes the berry note, and it's lovely alongside fresh raspberries or a soft, creamy cheese. An easy, generous bar to share — and a good gateway into what single-origin Belizean cacao can do.

Summary
The Belize Maya Mountain 70% is single-origin done properly: Heirloom-designated cacao from Indigenous Maya farmers in Toledo, fairly paid and centrally fermented, made by hand into a clean, fruit-forward, three-ingredient bar. Berry-bright, fudgy, award-winning, and honest from farm to wrapper. For anyone who wants to taste one of the world's great origins without ceremony.

Nestled in the heart of the cacao-rich Duarte province within the Dominican Republic, Öko-Caribe, which translates to "eco-Caribe" in German, shines as a standout cacao supplier. Proprietors Adriano de Jesus Rodriguez and Gualberto Acebey Torrejon bring over 50 years of collective cacao expertise to the table, honing their systems to consistently deliver over 500 tons of high-quality cacao annually.

 

Vegan, Dairy-free, USDA Organic
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Nestled in the heart of the cacao-rich Duarte province within the Dominican Republic, Öko-Caribe, which translates to "eco-Caribe" in German, shines as a standout cacao supplier. Proprietors Adriano de Jesus Rodriguez and Gualberto Acebey Torrejon bring over 50 years of collective cacao expertise to the table, honing their systems to consistently deliver over 500 tons of high-quality cacao annually.

Öko-Caribe places strong emphasis on fostering close relationships with its 127 producers. These bonds are nurtured through technical training in agronomic practices and organic certification. In addition to their professional connections, owners Adriano and Gualberto have cultivated personal relationships with all producers. They extend microfinance loans to cover cacao-related expenses and provide personal loans for family emergencies and other community needs.

What sets Öko-Caribe apart is its commitment to offering Uncommon Cacao a distinctive, meticulously hand-sorted quality. This dedication results in an exceptional workability of the beans. The Dominican Republic, globally recognized as a significant producer and trailblazer in organic cacao, acknowledges Öko-Caribe as a foremost leader within the nation, celebrated for its unwavering commitment to quality and the remarkable flavor it imparts.

In 2020, Öko-Caribe made substantial investments in expanding its fermentation boxes and solar drying decks. These enhancements were geared toward increasing their production capacity, ensuring that they can cater to the growing craft chocolate market while maintaining their reputation for supplying high-quality cacao, characterized by delightful flavor notes of vanilla, marzipan, and coconut cream.

Organic cacao, Organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.

Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and strong odors. Store at maximum
18 ° C in its original packaging

Our chocolate makers proudly refrain from using any artificial stabilizers or preservatives in their products, making their creations more temperature-sensitive compared to other premium chocolates.

To ensure the optimal taste experience, it's advisable to store our chocolates in a cool, dry place where the temperature hovers between 16°C and 18°C. Please refrain from refrigerating our chocolates, as this may cause sugar crystallization due to increased humidity, altering their texture and flavor.

On the contrary, if stored in excessively high temperatures, cocoa butter may separate and form a white film on the chocolate's surface. This loss of cocoa butter can lead to the chocolate drying out and, consequently, a potential alteration in flavor. Your mindful storage practices will help preserve the integrity of our delectable chocolates.