{"product_id":"la-esmeralda-70-dark-chocolate-copy","title":"Agua Escondida 70% Dark Chocolate","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgua Escondida 70% Dark Chocolate — Tabasco, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are proud to announce that our Agua Escondida 70% Dark Chocolate Bar has been awarded a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebronze medal at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards USA competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from single-origin cacao grown in the tropical lowlands of Tabasco, Mexico, this bar showcases the exceptional flavors of Mexican cacao and the rich biodiversity of the region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgua Escondida is a small cacao farm where Trinitario cacao trees grow beneath the shade of banana, citrus, and native forest trees. This traditional agroforestry approach helps preserve the surrounding ecosystem while creating ideal growing conditions for fine-flavor cacao.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cacao is carefully fermented over seven days to develop its distinctive flavor characteristics before being transformed into chocolate at our factory in Tucson, Arizona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a beautifully balanced 70% dark chocolate with rich, roasted nut flavors complemented by bright fruit notes and a subtle sweetness reminiscent of molasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted pecan, red fruit, citrus, molasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67830032990521,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5500\/5753\/files\/Agua_Escondida_70.png?v=1792872269","url":"https:\/\/tucsonchocolatefactory.com\/products\/la-esmeralda-70-dark-chocolate-copy","provider":"Tucson Chocolate Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}