Description
Trepunti.Sicily
The essence of Modica chocolate is in the work of it, uniting the granulous cane sugar and the thick chocolate paste at a carefully tended temperature to create the special raw and crunchiness of Modica chocolate. (Click here to see how Modica chocolate is made)
European Union in fact, has officialised the PGI mark to define the characteristics, ingredients and procedure of production of Modica chocolate.
The city Modica specifies: Sweet with a hint of bitterness. Perception of graininess or sandiness. Good fusibility in mouth and crunchy texture.
In the document, “Modica chocolate is exclusively obtained by the work of raw cacao paste with sugar and with spices and/or natural aroma and/or fruit and/or salt.” Even specifying “without ceasing the operation of mixing in order to achieve the homogenous and consistent paste”, from the portioning and moulding of the mixture in a way that the rhythm of beating of the chocolate will allow the slow release of bubbles from the cocoa mixture. The slow dedicated way of making Modica chocolate manifests the essence of Sicilian way of life.
🚚 Fastest delivery time: 2-day delivery.
🐝 Supplier / Place of Origin: Sicilian small farmers direct Trepunti / Sicily, Italy
🔖 Certification: Italian and EU Organic Certification (BIO)
🌱 Manufacturer introduction:
Trepunti takes its name from a locality in Sicily situated between the foot of Mount Etna (the tallest active volcano in Europe) and the Ionian sea. There, is where it all began, where Jennifer, a girl from Hong Kong met and married Guido, a Sicilian organic farmer.
This area is known by Southern Europeans as an unique place for agriculture thanks to Mount Etna. The special composition, rich in minerals, of soil on our farm and the mild weather near the sea makes this area perfect for many crops, in our case for citrus, avocado and tomatoes. Also, Sicily is located in the center of the Mediterranean which makes it a paradise for food, especially Mediterranean diet.
As a conscious buyer, Jennifer pays great attention to transparency of supply chain because this is the holy grail to many of the problems like eating healthy food, waste reduction, sustainability, fair trade etc. Globalization lengthens the supply chain. Localization limits choices. Through her research on local and global agriculture, she realised that there can be a balance between globalization and localization, there is a Third Way - Glocalization. Knowing food origin is the answer. Over 80% of agriculture in Italy is carried out by small-scale farms, they rely mainly on middlemen and supermarkets to market their products. By which, farmers/producers are completely removed from the picture. Jennifer wants to reconnect consumers with farmers in order to shorten the distance and increase transparency of the supply chain. She wants to empower consumers with a critical mind when it comes to what they put into their body. We are what we eat!
Jennifer, who loves Hong Kong, has started to instill and practice the notion of glocalization, with an online store since 2019. She tries to connect Hong Kong consumers with her knowledge and stories about small farmers she knows or have visited personally and share simple, healthy and delicious Sicilian recipes with them.
🛍 Product Information:
Jennifer has chosen LAeQua as the Modica chocolate producers because of their dedication to the tradition of Modica chocolate. She chose 16 flavours from sub-brands, ranging from classical flavours, like vanilla and coffee, to intriguing tastes like salt and hempseed. Also, they are committed to building long term relationship and willing to share risk and benefits with Sicilian farmers.
