Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal 82% 1kg
Our Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal cocoa is a cornerstone in the range and at 82% cocoa this Easy Melt couverture is full of the red fruit, citrus and plum notes that make the chocolate so distinctive.
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1kg Resealable Bag | Suitable for Vegans | Kosher & Halal Certified
Meet the farmer: Our Guadalcanal cocoa farmers are based along the North coast of the island, not too far from the historical Henderson airport. As education is mandatory on all the islands we buy from, after school, all the children are seen playing around the fermentation boxes and cocoa boxes. Our main farmer has four sisters and a wife that help maintain the farm. Each playing a part in the cocoa production – from finance to fermenting - which means it’s a family discussion when our Chocolate Makers goes out there to meet them and check the crops.
The fermenting of our cocoa beans takes place just 50 metres from the main houses and with the smell of acetic acid (vinegar) aroma that occurs during fermenting of cocoa being present during harvest season. Due to the showery squalls that dash in from the South Seas, our farmers are invested in solar drying enclosures in the form of raised drying beds that can be quickly covered with canvas after the 50-metre dash! This form of drying and not fire-drying - allows the true flavours inherent in the cocoa bean to come through without smokiness being a flavour note.
Discover the Island: The island of Guadalcanal, nestled in the heart of the Solomon Islands, is home to some of the finest cocoa from this region. Honiara is the Capital of the Solomon Islands and main port for all exports, including cocoa, coconut, and tuna. The cocoa trees grow in this rich volcanic soil, protected from the midday sun beneath high coconut palms.
Allergens in CAPS. May contain traces of nuts and dairy.
Cocoa mass, unrefined sugar, cocoa butter.
Per 100g:
Energy 567 (kcal)/2348 (kj)
Fat 44g of which saturates 28g
Carbohydrates 24g of which sugars 18g
Protein 11g
Salt 0.02g.
UK Orders
Free shipping for orders over £40 to mainland UK addresses.
£3.50 Royal Mail Tracked 24. Deliveries arrive 1-2 days after order. Allow up to 4 days for highlands and islands.
Orders over 2kg will be sent via a suitable courier.
International Orders
We offer international courier shipping to many countries around the world. Please contact us directly to check your destination.
Delivery times vary significantly depending on the destination. Typical delivery times range from 2 - 7 days but can take longer depending on local customs.
Deliveries to countries within the EU continue to prove challenging currently.
Whilst it is very rare, we have occasionally found that parcels have been refused by customs and returned to us. Should this happen, we will provide a full refund.
Firetree Chocolate cannot be held responsible for taxes and duties that may be changed upon receipt. All duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
