Corti Brothers Newsletter for February 2008   Page 3   

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The Kallari Association in Ecuador has, in less than two years, proven that the growers of cacao beans can transform them into money by working them into chocolate themselves. The botanical origin of Theobroma cacao is Ecuadorian Amazon, where the unique Cacao Nacional varietal is produced. The 800 Kichwa Indians families of the Napo region of Ecuadorian Amazon occupy a territory about the size of the state of Rhode Island.

In this region they grow Cacao Nacional, a cacao bean of unique complexity and flavor. In 2005, using their own beans plus cocoa butter, raw turbinado sugar, and vanilla, they began production of chocolate. Unlike most other cacoa beans, these have no need for methyl bromide as a fumigant to prevent mold, toxic fungi, and vermin damage. The beans are very quickly converted to chocolate.

The unique fruity, floral flavor of the Cacao Nacional bean has been recognized for a long time. This organic, shade grown Cacao Nacional grown by the Kallari communities has gained recognition for them by having their cacao named as a “Slow Food Presidium” by the international Slow Food organization in Italy.

Truly flavorful, with a clean, soft, fruity taste, Kallari chocolates are available only in 1.76 oz (50g) bars in three cacoa percentages: 70,75, and 85%. Yes, they are only in one format, but quality is there. Instead of shipping out raw beans for blending into world wide chocolate, profit accrues directly to these 800 Kichwa families. They grow, harvest, process, and convert their Cacao Nacional directly into a chocolate lover’s delight. They are unique. You should try these chocolates just to experience their quality and you’ll be helping the Kichwa Indian growers at the same time.

Kallari Chocolates Sisa’s Secret 70% Cacao Medium Dark Chocolate Bar (#2057) Sold out.

Kallari Roberto’s Recipe 75% Extra Rich Dark Chocolate Bar (#2058) Sold out.

Kallari Diego’s Decadence 85% Supreme Dark Chocolate Bar (#2059) Sold out.

Kallari Chocolates 6 Bar Assortment (2 of each cacao percentage) (#2060) Sold out.

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