{"product_id":"foundry-chocolate-anamalai-estate-india-100-dark-chocolate","title":"Foundry Chocolate India 100% Dark Chocolate Bar - Anamalai Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70 gram bar -\u003c\/strong\u003e New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne ingredient. Zero sugar. An astonishing amount of flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think 100% dark chocolate is all about bitterness and intensity, this bar from Foundry Chocolate might just change your mind. Made entirely from cacao grown on Anamalai Estate in southern India, it's an exhilarating expression of what a single ingredient can do in the hands of an exceptional chocolate maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we put a piece on our tongue and let it slowly melt, we're struck by the intensity of the cacao, followed by an a wonderful push and pull between deep, concentrated chocolate and lively citrus acidity that comes entirely from the care taken with the cacao--you may be surprised that no fruit has been added! It's bold and complex, with a character that keeps us coming back to see what else we can discover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cacao comes from Anamalai Estate in Tamil Nadu, India, nestled in the foothills of the Western Ghats near Pollachi. Farmers Harish Manoj and Karthi Palaniswamy grow cacao beneath towering coconut palms, alongside nutmeg and pepper, on a diversified farm that incorporates permaculture principles and thoughtful water management. After harvest, the cacao is fermented in five-tier wooden boxes and sun-dried on raised beds, carefully developing the flavors that Foundry later brings to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in New Zealand, Foundry transforms these exceptional beans into a chocolate of remarkable purity. No sugar, no added cacao butter, no vanilla, no lecithin. Just 100% Anamalai Estate cacao, with all its natural complexity intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is chocolate for the adventurous palate, for lovers of seriously dark chocolate, and for anyone curious about just how wildly expressive cacao can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blood orange, bright citrus, balsamic tang, deep cacao intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cacao beans (100%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and 100% plant-based.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Foundry Chocolate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust north of Auckland, New Zealand, husband-and-wife team David and Janelle Herrick create extraordinary micro-batch bean-to-bar chocolate with an almost obsessive devotion to cacao's natural flavors. Working with exceptional single-origin beans, Foundry uses just cacao and organic sugar in its dark chocolate—or pure cacao for its 100% bars. No added cacao butter, vanilla, or lecithin. Their meticulous approach has earned numerous international awards, including Best in Show at the 2024 Northwest Chocolate Festival. Every bar is a delicious exploration of what makes each cacao origin unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chefshop.com\/collections\/foundry-chocolate\"\u003eExplore the full Foundry Chocolate collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foundry Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67582637506710,"sku":"1936","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/8199\/5414\/files\/Foundry-Chocolate-100-India_1a1a8d8b-7ffe-4729-bde1-25c46cb479de.png?v=1791767555","url":"https:\/\/chefshop.com\/products\/foundry-chocolate-anamalai-estate-india-100-dark-chocolate","provider":"ChefShop.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}