70% Belize Dark Chocolate

The country’s first exporter of high-quality, centrally fermented cacao to the U.S. Today, they work with 420 smallholder farming families in the Toledo and South Stann Creek districts. Most of these producers are Q’eqchi’ and Mopan Maya, for whom cacao production goes back generations.

Maya Mountain Cacao’s 100% Belizean Maya team processes all cacao at a centralized facility where three unique stages of sun drying create optimal flavor. Maya Mountain Cacao is focused on building long-term, transparent partnerships with farmers and producing uniquely delicious cacao that supports the communities of southern Belize.

Bean Origin: Maya Mountain Cocoa, Toledo District, Belize
Harvest Year: 2022
Ingredients Used: 3 -  Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter
Organic: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Roast Profile: Medium roast
Conche Time: 1 day grind + 3 day conch (50lb batch in melangeur)
Cocoa Content: 70%
Cacao Variety: Amelonado-dominant hybrids and other Upper Amazon Forastero hybrids
Weight: 2.5 oz
Allergen Information: Produced in a facility that also processes dairy, nuts and wheat
Tasting Notes: Citrus, Tangy, Dark Cocoa Finish