It seems Ecuador is once again becoming one of the world’s largest exporters of cocoa, and also it seems a producer of rather fabulous chilli chocolate.
So, without further ado, may I present the finest chilli chocolate from Pacari - purveyors of “Premium Organic Chocolate from Tree to Bar”!!
The picture on the packet leaves you in no doubt about what you’re going to be getting and the reverse side is very informative but I’m still not sure how many calories are involved here…probably a good thing.
Once you get inside it gets all arty with an inner sealed packet.
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No mucking about here, I’m going in!
The inner packet opens to reveal a very solid and sturdy looking chocolate bar. It is almost a shame to break it up, but needs must.
At 60% cocoa this dark chocolate (or chocolate noir) was not too bitter and the chilli taste was just right. You start off wondering where the chilli is, then it slowly starts to caress your taste buds with a light tickle rather than a sharp bite.
One bite leads to another until you look around and realise it's all gone and you start looking up flights to Quito on the internet.
I would heartily recommend this to any lover of spicy chocolate, but be warned, don’t just buy one bar.
