Description
A distinctive chocolate combining native white-seed Criollo cacao from Morropón, in Peru’s Piura region, with ice cider made from the rare red-fleshed Geneva apple. Created in collaboration with Michel Jodoin, a fourth-generation apple grower and renowned ice cider producer in Québec, this unusual pairing brings together Peruvian cacao and the traditions of Canadian apple growing.
The chocolate has a delicate tanginess and bright, fruity character, with tasting notes of honey, peach and griotte cherry, followed by a warm finish of dried raisins. Its flavours develop gradually, leaving a remarkably long-lasting impression.
An unusual collaboration celebrating the flavours of Peru and Québec.
Brand
Qantu
Raised in Peru, Elfi Maldonado was travelling in her native land when she met Maxime Simard, who was to become her life partner. As their love for one another blossomed, a joint venture simultaneously came to fruition. In 2017 they cofounded Qantu, a bean-to-bar project with a meaningful connection to Peru’s distinct heirloom cacao.
The first three Qantu bars were awarded with two gold medals and one silver medal at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London in June 2017.
But why the name Qantu? It's the name of the national flower of Peru and Bolivia, a flower which is native to the Peruvian Andes. The word Qantu comes from the native Quechua language and is pronounced 'Kantu'.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information per 25g (half bar):
Energy 143kcal
Total Fat 10g
– Saturated 6g
Carbohydrates 12g
– Sugar 7g
Protein 3g
Salt 0mg
Refer to ‘Additional Information’ for allergens
Ingredients
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
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