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The 70% Solution: Tasting Notes on Republica Del Cacao Dark Chocolate The 70% Solution journeys up river from Guayaquil, Ecuador's most populous city, in search of the sometimes problematic, sometimes magnificent Arriba cocoa bean and the burnished dark bars of chocolate rookie Republica Del Cacao. more …
Republica del Cacao Frank Price, our TeamBuilding-Unlimited VP, is doing a short chocolate tasting tonight with a group of wine country event planners. This is part of a longer showcase of what our company, TeamBuilding Unlimited ,can and will do with clients. One of the 4 chocolates he chose was Republica del Cacao, a single original Dark Chocolate with 75% cacoa solids. This chocolate is wonderfully smooth with a slight floral aroma and a terrific lasting finish. more …
CHOCOLATE MAKERS In America, the term chocolatier can mean anyone who sells or makes chocolate candy products. Most chocolatiers do not make the chocolate. They buy chocolate and make their candies using that chocolate. Actually making chocolate from the cacao beans is very difficult and, because of the nuance of flavor in beans from various growing regions, as much an art as, say, wine making. lasplash.com
REPUBLICA DEL CACAO Republica Del Cacao not only sells the chocolate bars they make, they also growers and sell cacao beans to the other chocolate makers at the Salon and elsewhere in the world. Their specialty is the Ecuador fine arriba cacao, the most aromatic and desirable of chocolates. Only 5% of the world's cacao is considered "Fine Aroma" and the tiny country of Ecuador produces more than half of it. Republica Del Cacao has single origin chocolate bars or, if you think you want to be a chocolate maker, of course you can by the beans from them as well. lasplash.com
Republica Del Cacao 85% Organic Chocolate Ratings Republica Del Cacao has a new bar from Los Rios that is one of the best 85% chocolates I have ever had the joy to eat. There are only 6 grams of sugar, five grams of protein, and 18% of your iron for the day in a 40 gram portion. The low sugar content might make you think the chocolate bitter, but it isn’t. It’s earthy, slightly tannic, and manages to be both creamy and a little dry texturally. more …
The Art of Artisanal - Republica del Cacao Food & Wine
Dark and Delicious What makes chocolate from República del Cacaoº so special lies not only in the final product, but also in the process taken to harvest and cultivate the sweet treat. more …
Think Appellation? Taste Republica Del Cacao Single Origin Chocolate “Out of the backlog I dug out today is one of my discoveries at the Chocolate Show in New York (November 2008)” more …
“People are talking about us” ..."I mean really, it’s a chocolate library as someone else mentioned, with chocolate bars from all over the world, each one with a placard describing provenance, tones and flavors. The staff will take you on a chocolate tasting journey, during which you start to really understand the differences between and subtlies of each chocolate. It was easy to pick my current favorite, a 75% cacao, Republica del Cacao from Ecuador. It tastes vaguely of raisins and raspberries, with a nice creamy texture."... www.yelp.com
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Park Slope After a five-minute meander downhill from the 2 and 3 train, past a wine bar, art gallery, and latin bistro, you will discover that Park Slope has been hiding something delicious, unpretentious, and homemade. The Chocolate Room, which Zagat’s 2008 guide named the #1 Dessert Café in New York has an open kitchen in the back that emits aromas reminiscent of the hypnotic, exotic concoctions in the film Chocolat. C’est dangeruex! No dessert is artificially made, and the products are fair-trade and single-origin like República del Cacao in support of local farmers in Ecuador. Come find us there!! ... www.thechocolateroombrooklyn.com
REPUBLICA DEL CACAO, WOW! Now it’s easier than ever to get your hands on the distinctive floral and fruity flavors of 100% Arriba cacao. República del Cacao, a family-owned company in its fourth year of production, creates single origin dark chocolate bars using beans from its plantations in Ecuador. In the same way that terroir gives specific characteristics to wine and coffee, República’s plantations, located in three different provinces, produce distinct tasting chocolate: El Oro (“a delicate mix of scented flowers and fruits”), Manabi (“spicy”) and Los Rios (“delicate blossom notes”). The bars are made in Ecuador and come in the following sizes: mini bites (10.5 oz), bars (3.05 oz), and bakery bars (17.05 oz). More...
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The Food Paper Chocolate has always been a timeless treat. Whether it's consumed at the end of a perfect meal or bought as a gift for that special someone, chocolate reigns as the king of candy. República del Cacaoº presents a line of chocolate in which the flavor and aroma of quality cacao is enhanced to create a satisfying bite. More…
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade This is a non-profit business trade association established in 1952, whose main objective is to foster trade, commerce and interest in the specialty food industry. The NASFT is the preeminent trade association providing growth for your business in the vibrant specialty food industry. In addition to the top business-building programs, services and networking opportunities, you’ll find a community of over 2,700 passionate companies that benefit from the NASFT’s leadership, information and representation. Republica del Cacao is currently a member of this organization. www.specialtyfood.com
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Editor’s Choice Award for “The Gourmet Retailer” The Gourmet Retailer Magazine has been serving retailers in the specialty food and house wares industries for over twenty years. The Gourmet Retailer magazine offers comprehensive articles on various issues that concern specialty food and house wares retailers, from staff training to the latest trends in prepared foods. Our issues feature articles on a wide variety of topics, including: product merchandising, display ideas, the coordination of special events, product introductions, gourmet food retail marketing, trade show previews and reviews, coffee and tea studies, house wares research reports, perishable foods, and much more. Republica del Cacaoº was chosen the editor’s choice, by James Melgren, in the November issue of 2007. www.gourmetretailer.com
The Fine Chocolate Industry Association The Fine Chocolate Industry Association was founded by an international group of chocolate professionals who came together in support of the art of fine chocolate making. The development of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association is leaded by an executive steering board and two working committees mainly focused on communication and education. All work is volunteer and its members are profoundly committed and actively involved in the development and production of fine chocolate. Republica del Cacaoº is a founding member of this genuine organization. www.finechocolateindustry.org
How to locate great chocolate Most of us have beneﬁtted from using GPS when driving, but now it can help you locate exactly where your chocolate bar comes from. More...
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