55% Forastero Cocoa Dark Milk is a chocolate that combines the intensity of dark with the richness of milk chocolate, made from Forastero cacao grown on the Fazenda Sempre Firme plantation in Bahia, Brazil. Containing 55% cacao, it delivers a pronounced character, while the addition of milk powder and cane sugar brings creamy sweetness and a gentle roundness to the flavor.
The profile is layered – with woody notes and subtle earthiness at the forefront, followed by hints of caramel, tobacco, and delicate fruit in the finish. The texture is smooth and melts evenly, releasing a rich aromatic spectrum.
This chocolate illustrates how the “dark milk” style succeeds in retaining the depth and complexity of dark chocolate while offering a softer and more approachable finish.
Producer
Åkesson’s Organic is a brand led by Bertil Åkesson, built on family-owned cacao plantations in Madagascar, Brazil, and Indonesia. The most renowned is the plantation in the Sambirano Valley in the Ambanja region of Madagascar, where cacao is cultivated alongside spices such as pepper.
This approach supports biodiversity and shapes the distinctive aromatic profile of the beans. The company was registered in London in 2013, which today serves as its administrative and commercial headquarters.
The chocolates are always single-origin, with each bar reflecting the terroir of its cacao - from the fruity and tangy notes of Madagascan varieties to the deeper, earthier tones of Brazilian cacao. The range includes dark and white chocolates, as well as varieties enhanced with spices such as black or pink pepper, which highlight the uniqueness and diversity of the terroir. Åkesson’s Organic is recognized for combining authentic flavor with clearly defined origins and a consistent respect for nature and local communities.
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