Name: Óbolo Patagonia Maqui Nativo Dark Milk 50%
Brand: Óbolo
SKU: OB-006
Price: 13.99 CAD
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Óbolo Patagonia Maqui Nativo Dark Milk 50%

Cocoa Origin: Peru
Producer Country: Chile
Weight: 80 g

Anyone who's a fan of smoothies and other health drinks will go nuts for this bar, which combines two ingredients (cocoa and maqui berries) that are incredibly rich in antioxidants. The fact they're both organic is even more of a bonus! For those unfamiliar with maqui, they are little purple berries that grow in the south of Chile and Argentina that are often touted as a so-called 'superfood'. Personally, I'm in it for the flavour, which is similar to açai, strawberry, or blackberry. It tastes darker than 50% and has enough cocoa tannin and acidity to balance the combination of tart berries and vanilla-sweet milkiness.

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Óbolo Patagonia Maqui Nativo Dark Milk 50%

$13.99

When Mark left for Chile in 2003, he had no idea his three-month vacation would turn into a decade-plus-long adventure exploring Latin America, including three years working in the jungles of Ecuador and ten years with The Nature Conservancy in Chile. Recognizing the absence of authentic, high-quality chocolate production in Chile and the significant carbon footprint of importing foreign brands, Mark embarked on a personal challenge. Drawing on his background in social and environmental ethics, he committed to sourcing beans directly from a cooperative that grows its cocoa in harmony with the Amazon rainforest's biodiversity. Additionally, he designed packaging that is entirely compostable and recyclable. Mark further expressed his love for his adopted country by celebrating its unique and traditional ingredients with a dedicated line of inclusion bars called "Flavors of Chile."

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Junín is a department in central Peru, nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Amazon Rainforest. In its western border the mountains are steep and snowy. Towards the east, the landscape shifts to jungle valleys and deep narrow gorges, while high altitude plateaus and mist forests. While parts of Junín experience a typically tropical climate, temperatures here are significantly cooler on average than the rest of the country, with rain occurring statistically more than once every two days. Junín's mountain valleys are rich in minerals but they are also well-suited to the cultivation of crops such as potatoes and corn. Jenín is also home to CAC Pangoa, a prominent coffee and cacao co-op with over 700 contributing members.

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