Fruition Tumaco 85% Bar, 60g

Fruition founder Bryan Graham began his career as a pastry chef. As he continued his culinary studies, he discovered a passion for bean-to-bar chocolate making. With a commitment to ethical sourcing and a chef’s eye for detail, quality, and style, Fruition has earned many industry accolades. The Tumaco region of Colombia has long suffered from political conflicts and narcotics trafficking. Consequently, the cacao industry in the region faces many complex challenges, despite the abundance of the crop. Recent support from Uncommon Cacao allowed some of Tumaco’s cacao cooperatives to improve their processing and drying techniques. These farmers now earn about 70% more for their beans, which helps empower farmers and their families to sustain themselves on their cacao crops, rather than resorting to the dangers of working with the cartels. Aside from benefiting Tumaco’s cacao farmers, this chocolate is also straight-up delicious. Bold, dark chocolate shows notes of brownie, fudge, butterscotch, and blackberry. A Northwest Chocolate Festival Silver medalist, it is creamy and rich with a long, lingering finish.