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Artisanal Single-Origin Blend Dark Chocolate Slab and Functional High-Contrast Fruit and Roasted Nut Confectionery
The Chocolaterie Fays Mendiant 70% Dark Chocolate Bar brings an exceptional structural balance and luxurious tasting utility to fine confectionery collections, expertly engineered by Quebec master chocolatiers to deliver a profoundly complex cacao experience.
Crafted from an exceptional 70% dark chocolate base custom-roasted in Quebec by Bassan, this generous artisanal slab represents the pinnacle of hyper-local bean-to-bar craftsmanship.
The base chocolate utilizes a sophisticated botanical assemblage of organic Oko Caribe beans from the Dominican Republic and Uganda Bukonzo beans, achieving a magnificent structural harmony that delivers a beautiful roundness, a persistent finish, and pleasant natural tasting notes of red fruits and blackberries.
This sophisticated dessert accessory showcases an abundant, eye-catching surface presentation of crunchy roasted hazelnuts, whole almonds, vibrant green pistachios, tart dried cranberries, and sweet candied orange peels.
Moving away from standard mass-market chocolate blocks that use artificial fruit flavorings and uniform nut pieces, this traditional French-style mendiant format keeps the premium toppings entirely intact on top of the glossy chocolate matrix to preserve authentic texture boundaries.
The robust, high-cacao lipid profile makes the bar an incredibly versatile asset for gourmet pairings, serving beautifully alongside structured late-vintage red wines, local Montreal micro-roasted espressos, or featured as a visually stunning addition to high-end weekend charcuterie arrangements.
To safeguard the delicate temper of the organic cocoa butter and prevent cosmetic fat bloom, the solid block should be stored in a cool, dry microclimate completely shielded from direct thermal radiation.
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Brand: Chocolaterie Fays
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Product Type: Artisanal Bean-to-Bar 70% Dark Chocolate Mendiant Slab
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Cacao Framework: Specialized custom blend utilizing organic Oko Caribe (Dominican Republic) and Uganda Bukonzo beans roasted locally in Quebec by Bassan
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Flavor Profile: Intense, full-bodied "very cacao" profile characterized by deep berry roundness, balanced fruit-acid notes, and a lingering, nutty finish
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Allergen Specifications: Contains tree nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios); organic recipe formulation naturally free of gluten and soy emulsifiers (may contain traces of soy, milk, eggs, or sesame due to shared facility boundaries)
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Ingredients: Organic dark chocolate 70% (organic cocoa mass, organic cocoa butter, organic cane sugar, organic sunflower lecithin, vanilla), Hazelnuts, Almonds, Dried cranberries (cranberries, sugar, sunflower oil), Pistachios, Candied orange (orange peel, sugar, glucose syrup)
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Texture: Rigid, perfectly tempered chocolate block yielding a crisp snap that melts smoothly on the palate, contrasted by chewy candied citrus skins, soft dried berries, and loud, crunchy roasted nut structures
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Best Used For: High-impact gourmet gifts, pairing with local single-malt whiskey or dark espresso, building an upscale weekend tasting board, or offering as a luxury Quebec terroir dessert option
