Nomé 70% Dark Chocolate Bar with Red Chili and Lemon

45 gram bar - Panama

Bright, electric, and deeply rooted in place—this bar is a celebration of Panama’s Afro-Caribbean flavor traditions. It opens with an aromatic burst of citrus zest, followed by the natural sweetness of Nomé’s 70% dark chocolate. Then comes the slow build: a warming, vibrant heat that rises and lingers, carried by ají chombo, Panama’s beloved red chili.

Ají chombo is more than just heat—it’s a defining ingredient in Panamanian and Afro-Caribbean cooking, known for its fruity intensity and layered spice. Often compared to habanero but with its own distinct personality, it brings a lively, almost electric warmth that doesn’t overpower, but instead weaves through the chocolate. Here, it meets the brightness of lemon, creating a dynamic contrast: citrus sharpness, deep cacao richness, and a rhythmic, building spice that keeps each piece engaging.

The result is a bar that feels alive—balanced yet bold, with flavors that echo the dense rainforests and vibrant food culture of the Panamanian isthmus. It’s not just heat for the sake of heat—it’s harmony, energy, and expression.

About Nomé

Nomé was born in Panama with a simple but powerful vision: to honor the cacao of their homeland and support the families and communities who grow it. Every bar begins with direct relationships with small producers—farmers who cultivate cacao as a legacy, not just a crop.

By sourcing only high-quality, locally grown cacao, Nomé ensures fair pay, thriving communities, and the preservation of tradition. This bar also celebrates the Afro-Caribbean culture of Panama—its ingredients, resilience, and rich culinary identity—expressed through fine chocolate.

Ingredients: Organic cocoa, cane sugar, cocoa butter, ají chombo (red chili pepper), lemon.