ArribaNoir.com “Single-Origin, Ecuador Arriba Dark Chocolate”
"Our father knew, traded and worked with the cacao industry in Ecuador. He had the gift of people. He could develope life-long friendships, just by driving and stopping the car somewhere on the road. I was around 16 when on one of his trips into province, Manabi to be more specific, a local cacao grower had a rudimentary manual roasting pan... The whole burning wood on a ground pit type of set up. If you have ever had the pleasurable experience of smelling cacao beans drying in the sun, in the fermentation process, it is a unique and memorable scent; completely different from what you know as the smell of chocolate. From that scent in the air I was carried into the next step of tasting and experiencing quality cacao nibs freshly and uniquely roasted. Great Memories! Ever since, I have been trying to replicate that HIGH... Since then I have carried through my life this mystic, romantic fascination with chocolate: The quest goes on... ArribaNoir™ Chocolatier would bring him a giant smile." R. Recalde K. / ArribaNoir.com
Gourmet Dark Chocolate - Health & Benefits of Dark Chocolate 75% cacao dark chocolate contains double the antioxidant levels of those found in semi-sweet chocolate.
