{"product_id":"indian-dark-snacking-chocolate","title":"India Snacking Chocolate","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"256\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eTravel through Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eDestination: Kerala, India\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy Citrus, Warm Spice, Dried Fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"367\"\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy \u0026amp; Alive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e68% Dark Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"425\"\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e cocoa beans, cane sugar, a hint of cocoa butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"513\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 oz bag, 2 oz mini bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eVegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThe cocoa beans for our India Snacking Chocolate come from GoGround Beans \u0026amp; Spices in Kerala, a lush, tropical region on India’s southwestern coast known for bright, lively cacao. Kerala’s cacao grows among coconut palms, pepper vines, fruits, and spices — a landscape that naturally infuses the beans with vibrant acidity, warmth, and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eWhere chocolate is grown is the first key to the tasting notes naturally present in craft chocolate. Before a chocolate maker ever roasts a bean, there’s the terroir, the farmer, and the harvest. This origin hits the palate with a juicy, energetic character — a flavor that mirrors Kerala’s climate and the precision of GoGround’s post-harvest process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eSnack away and travel through chocolate with each bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoGround Beans \u0026amp; Spices\u003c\/strong\u003e works with smallholder farmers across Kerala, bringing structure, training, and high-quality post-harvest practices to a region overflowing with agricultural heritage. Their team focuses on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e• Precise fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eCacao is fermented in wooden boxes, carefully monitored to build clean fruit notes and a naturally bright profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e• Sun-drying on raised beds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eBeans are dried slowly under the Kerala sun, allowing acidity, spice, and richness to land exactly where they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e• Farmer partnership at the center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eGoGround supports local growers with training, stable pricing, and transparent quality standards — creating a resilient future for cacao in a region known for tea, spices, and now, exceptional chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eKerala is a place where cacao grows alongside pepper, cardamom, bananas, and coconuts. That complexity shows up directly in the flavor — juicy, tropical, warm, and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eThis is one of the most distinctive origins in our lineup, and we’re proud to feature it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2360\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2365\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eWhy These Ingredients Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eWe don’t pick ingredients just because they taste good, though they absolutely do. We pick them because they tell stories. Because they come from people who care as much about their craft as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eGoGround works with small family farms tucked throughout Kerala’s coastal hills, a region where agriculture is woven into everyday life. Their approach to fermentation and drying highlights the natural brightness in Indian cacao, creating a flavor we’ve come to love — juicy acidity, gentle spice, and a clean finish that keeps you coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"3129\"\u003eThis origin also reflects the type of cacao we want to support: thoughtfully grown, transparently processed, and connected to communities building a sustainable future through cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3131\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003eEvery bag of our India Snacking Chocolate supports smallholder farmers in Kerala and helps grow a new chapter for fine cacao in India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest Chocolate","offers":[{"title":"Regular: 6 oz Bag","offer_id":46128669032548,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini: 2 oz Bag","offer_id":46128669065316,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/5347\/2100\/files\/india-snacking-chocolate-harvest-chocolate-9574772.jpg?v=1763429319","url":"https:\/\/harvestcraftchocolate.com\/products\/indian-dark-snacking-chocolate","provider":"Harvest Chocolate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}