The Rich Heritage of Philippines Single Origin Dark Chocolate
The Single-Origin bars explore the original taste of cocoa beans from diverse provenances. Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health and mood. It is one of the best sources of antioxidants, and can improve health. A true single-origin "grand cru", it gathers the flavors of tropical fruits, berries, citrus and of roasted nuts.
Philippines Trinitario 75% Dark Chocolate
Grown in the tropical region of Davao, at Paquibato in Southeastern Philippines, this cocoa is a balanced blend of fruity and sour notes. Philippines Trinitario 75% Dark Chocolate Grand Cru Bar 75g gathers the flavors of tropical fruits, berries, citrus and of roasted nuts. This product is best eaten within 18 months of purchase.
Ingredients: Cocoa beans (Philippines), cocoa butter, sugar, GMO-free sunflower lecithin emulsifier, vanilla beans, fleur de sel. Cacao 75% minimum. All our products may contain traces of milk, eggs, gluten, nuts, peanuts, sesame and soy.
Bean-to-Bar Craftsmanship and Terroir
Exclusively produced craft chocolate from Duc de Praslin’s Bean-to-bar facilities is made with cocoa beans sourced from local smallholder growers, located mainly in the Mindanao Island in Philippines. Tasting notes are Earthy & Oaky flavor, middle notes fruity with light acidity and a strong cocoa finish. The flavor profile of a piece of chocolate is determined not only by how the cacao beans are processed, but also by where they’re grown. The taste and aroma of cocoa beans are heavily influenced by the soil characteristics, climate and geography of the specific country, region or plantation, termed terroir.
Embassy Davao 67% Single Origin
The first in the Embassy Single Origin line, the Davao Single Origin Dark Chocolate 67%, has a well-balanced profile between the complexity of dark chocolate and pleasant prominent tropical fruit flavour and a hint of roasted nuts. We chose Davao as the origin for our Embassy Single Origin inaugural product not only because of its unique cacao flavour profile, but also for its sustainability aspects. Our cacao bean supplier actively participates in the MEDA Resilience and Inclusion through Investment for Sustainable Agrikultura project, assisting the smallholder farmers in Davao to cultivate cacao through sustainable practices.
Product Specifications and Variations
The following table provides a comparison of the different Philippines single-origin offerings mentioned in the collection:
| Product Name | Cacao Percentage | Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines Trinitario (Alain Ducasse) | 75% | Tropical fruits, berries, citrus, roasted nuts |
| Philippines Dark Single Origin (Duc de Praslin) | 75% | Earthy & Oaky, fruity, light acidity |
| Embassy Davao Single Origin | 67% | Tropical fruit, hint of roasted nuts |
| Auro Reserve Saloy | 70% | Cacao mass, organic muscovado sugar |
| Philippines Milk Single Origin (Duc de Praslin) | 46% | Milk chocolate profile |
Nutritional Values Per 100g
For the 75% Dark Chocolate variety, the nutritional breakdown is as follows:
- Energy: 2243kJ/541kcal
- Fat: 41g (incl. saturated fats: 25g)
- Carbohydrates: 28g (incl. sugars: 24g)
- Protein: 8.6g
- Salt: 0.07g
Sustainability and Distribution
Our team of chefs and R&D professionals have tasted beans from different terroirs all over the world, and selected beans which beautifully captured the complexity and taste profile that we are after. Every part of the bean is repurposed or returned to the earth as compost. These products are available via Home delivery within 24 to 48h from Monday to Friday, and Click & Collect in Paris & Versailles.
