Cuna de Piedra joined Slow Food Mexico to support the preservation of Pre-Hispanic salt mines in the Oaxacan town of Zapotitlán Salinas. This salt's historical, cultural, and gastronomic value was recognized by Slow Food International in 2018 with the Presidia designation. Today there are less than 100 farmers left harvesting salt using a technique unchanged for generations - the stairs and rock walls of the wells go back so many hundreds of years that no one knows for sure when they were actually built! The use of this special salt can be pleasantly appreciated without distracting too much from the dark, fruity distinctiveness of the cocoa and its notes of black plum, bruised mint, and coffee.
Cuna de Piedra Comalcalco Tabasco w/ Ancient Spring Salt 73%
Cocoa Origin: Mexico
Producer Country: Mexico
Weight: 60 g
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Cuna de Piedra Comalcalco Tabasco w/ Ancient Spring Salt 73%

Cuna de Piedra, which translates to 'Cradle of Stone' (reflecting Mexico's status as the birthplace of cocoa and stone's foundational role in Pre-Hispanic cooking), is passionate about continuing Mexico's millennium-long legacy of chocolate while enhancing the quality of life for everyone involved in the cacao process, from growers to consumers. Unlike traditional cacao production chains with numerous intermediaries, Enrique and Vicky work directly with those connected to the land. They collaborate only with individuals who grow, harvest, and ferment cacao on-site, ensuring they receive the highest and fullest compensation for their labor. Additionally, they are supporters of Slow Food Mexico, a part of the broader Slow Food Movement. As a contributor to the movement's Ark of Taste, which aims to preserve and promote culturally and biologically diverse foods, Cuna de Piedra has crafted a unique bar using ancient spring salt, showcasing traditional local flavours of culinary and cultural significance. Even their packaging was inspired by local Pre-Hispanic sculptures, reminiscent of those found at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.
Shop More Cuna De PiedraComalcalco, situated in the Mexican state of Tabasco along the Gulf of Mexico, derives its name from its rich agricultural heritage, translating to "in the house of the comals," with comals being pans used for food preparation. The region's fertile soil continues to support a thriving agricultural industry, with cocoa being the primary crop and accounting for 20% of Tabasco’s annual harvest. It also grows large quantities of tropical fruits, corn, beans, and vegetables cultivated, as well as some premium livestock ranching. Notably, Comalcalco is home to a significant archaeological site and the westernmost city of the Maya civilization and the one constructed with bricks rather than limestone. Now situated on an extensive alluvial plain, this area was once enveloped by low evergreen rainforest and mangrove swamps.
