Chocolate Tree Peru Chililique 70%

This Peruvian dark chocolate bar features a 70% cocoa percentage and boasts distinct chili pepper notes, true to its name. The flavor profile reflects the beans grown in the Chilí region, resulting in a complex, slightly spicy tasting experience that complements the earthy cocoa.

Chocolate Tree, a bean-to-bar chocolatier, sources the cacao for this bar from the Chilí region of Peru. The beans are grown by local farmers in this specific microclimate, which is what gives the final chocolate its recognizable flavor characteristics.

Yes, as a 70% dark chocolate bar crafted by a bean-to-bar maker, the Peru Chililique bar is naturally vegan. It is traditionally made using only cacao beans, sugar, and cocoa butter, without the addition of any milk products or artificial emulsifiers.

Despite the prominent chili in the name, the bar itself is not packed with fiery chili peppers or capsaicin. The name refers to the growing region and the natural flavor notes of the cacao bean, which offer a subtle, earthy warmth rather than a burning heat.