Name: Kasama Moreyna Muscovado 64%
Brand: Kasama
SKU: KAS-006
Price: 12.56 CAD
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Kasama Moreyna Muscovado 64%

Cocoa Origin: Philippines
Producer Country: Canada
Weight: 55 g

Made from sugar cane juice, muscovado is a sticky, coarse, unrefined sugar that - unlike granulated or other brown sugars - retains its molasses, giving it its distinctive tone, taste and texture. This unique bar is neither dark nor white chocolate, but a unique "tanned" creation made from Philippine muscovado sugar, cacao butter, milk powder, and roasted Philippine cacao nibs, which are ground into the chocolate and sprinkled on the back. Its name combines “Morena,” a term historically used to describe Filipinas with tanned or brown skin, and “Reyna,” the Spanish and Tagalog word for “Queen.” The bar's tanned skin colour lies halfway between typical dark and white chocolate. It impeccably blends roasted cocoa with milky sweetness, fruity sugarcane, and hints of dried fruit, nutmeg, and molasses. This is hands-down one of the most innovative bars we carry, both conceptually and in its execution. Plus it's frickin' delicious.

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Kasama Moreyna Muscovado 64%

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Kasama Chocolate is based out of Vancouver’s iconic Granville Island, a renowned hub for artists, crafters, and, above all, a really great food market. Founded in 2015 by Vincent, Stefan, Oliver, and Dominik — four long-time friends who chose the Tagalog word ‘Kasama,’ meaning friendship, camaraderie, and collaboration, to embody their ethos. The company’s connection to the Philippines goes beyond its name. They partnered with the University of British Columbia’s Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, local farmers, and small community stakeholders to initiate a sustainable cacao planting and research project in Cagayan Province, near the Sierra Madre mountains in Northern Luzon. This initiative underscores their commitment to supporting local communities and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. In addition to their Filipino project, Kasama sources cocoa from at least eight other countries, always prioritizing direct relationships with small farmers to ensure fair trade and sustainability. Their bars have plenty of awards to support this curator’s personal opinion that they are one of North America’s premier bean-to-bar chocolate producers.

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Davao City, the largest city in the Philippines by land area and third largest by population, is surrounded by a region of remarkable diversity. Located in the southeastern part of Mindanao, the country's largest island, this area features fertile plains, lush valleys, and Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines. Agriculture is the backbone of Davao, for its bounty of tropical fruits like durian, pomelo, and mangosteen. The region is also a major producer of coffee, coconut, and cocoa. Davao's tropical rainforest climate and nutrient-rich volcanic soil create an ideal environment for cocoa trees, contributing to the region's growing reputation for high-quality cocoa production.

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