Qantu Dark Chocolate - Chaska, Junín 70%

This bean-to-bar chocolate is crafted from cacao sourced in the Junín region of Peru, resulting in a dark chocolate with pronounced fruity and spicy notes. The 70% cacao content provides intensity while allowing the natural flavor characteristics of the Junín beans to come through.

Qantu is a craft bean-to-bar chocolate company based in Montreal, Canada, co-founded by a team with ties to Peru. The company works directly with cacao-producing communities in Peru, sourcing beans from specific regions like Junín for their single-origin bars.

The Junín region in the central highlands of Peru produces cacao known for complex flavor profiles influenced by the region's altitude, soil, and tropical microclimates. Peruvian cacao from regions like Junín has gained recognition in international fine cacao competitions for its fruit-forward and nuanced characteristics.

Qantu has received recognition in international craft chocolate competitions, including the International Chocolate Awards and the Academy of Chocolate Awards, for their Peruvian single-origin bars. Their commitment to direct trade with Peruvian cacao farmers has contributed to their reputation in the craft chocolate community.