Notes of dried flowers and grass mark the absolute altitude of this Rarest of Rare Chuncho cacao, a singular offering from the lands of the mighty condor. One bar : One tree Each purchase of mighty Cusco 100% helps preserve this ancient cacao miracle and keep the mighty condor in flight.
Add to cartBeneath the heights of Machu Picchu, the astonishing citadel built by the ancient Incas, grow the heirloom Chuncho cacaos that have survived the passing of times in the Urubamba Valley. The old and sturdy Chuncho trees, some of which are 200 years old, grow at an altitude nearly unheard of for growing cacao. This is the home of the endangered Condor, the largest flying bird in the world.
Cacao scientists believe the old Chunchos could well be the aromatically richest cacaos in the world. The local families are exceptionally proud of their Chuncho heritage and many families carefully harvest beans from their oldest trees to make their own chocolate. They will be even prouder to see the first family of condors released in the wild again as a result of Original Beans’ Cusco Chuncho chocolate.
The Chuncho cacaos that can be found in Cusco, Junín and Ayacucho, are a range of different varieties rather than a homogenous group. The cacao fruits are small and so are the beans (less than 1g per bean) – but they are very solid and known for their high fat content. Our 100% Cusco Chuncho bar is a real rarity, since Chuncho cacao has never been used in a pure selection before. We propagate and raise this pure selection in special nurseries.
Many cacaos from Peru wrongly carry the label “Chuncho”, but most are foreign modern hybrids. We are just in time to preserve the true Chunchos. So here is what we do since 2013 on the ground:
Want to follow the impact of this project? One bar : One tree : Go see!
Evert Thomas, PhD Scientist, Bioversity International
Notes of dried flowers and grass mark the absolute altitude of this Rarest of Rare Chuncho cacao, a singular offering from the lands of the mighty condor. One bar : One tree Each purchase of mighty Cusco 100% helps preserve this ancient cacao miracle and keep the mighty condor in flight.
100% Cacao Mass, *Certified Organic. Gluten-free. Vegan. GMO-free
Cusco Chuncho 100% Organic dark Cacao Nutrition Facts Per 100g Energy: 2552 kJ / 610 kcal Fat: 55g Thereof Saturated fat: 34g Carbohydrate: 26g Thereof Sugars: 0g Dietary Fibre: 18g Protein: 11g Salt: 0.03g Iron: 19mg
