Modica Chocolate IGP - Pure Black Line 50% Cacao with Sicilian Almonds
Ref: MCIA
A true Sicilian classic: Modica chocolate with toasted almonds and a gentler dark profile
This bar offers a more generous and approachable side of Modica chocolate. With 50% cacao and toasted Sicilian almonds, it brings together the depth of traditional Modica chocolate and the warmth, sweetness, and crunch of one of Sicily’s most beloved ingredients. Worked at low temperature in the traditional Modica style, it feels more distinctive than standard almond chocolate bars, while remaining softer, rounder, and easier to love than higher-cacao versions.
- Weight (g)
- 100
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The Original
A classic Sicilian pairing, this bar brings together traditional Modica chocolate and toasted almonds in a style that feels both deeply rooted and immediately pleasurable.
Simply Made
Made with cacao mass, cane sugar, and Sicilian almonds, this bar stays focused on essentials alone, with no lecithin and no artificial additives.
Origin & Terroir
Produced in Modica and enriched with toasted Sicilian almonds, it unites one of the island’s most distinctive chocolate traditions with one of its most beloved ingredients.
Traditional
More than a chocolate bar with nuts, it reflects a classic Sicilian taste memory — darker chocolate softened and lifted by the warmth of almond.
Product Details
Why We Selected It
We selected this Almond Bar as a more approachable way into the world of Modica chocolate. It keeps the honesty and singularity of the traditional method, while the toasted Sicilian almonds make the profile rounder, warmer, and immediately more welcoming than the 80% bar. For Root & Peak, it is not a simplified version of Modica chocolate, but a genuinely pleasurable one — deeply traditional, distinctly Sicilian, and easy to fall for from the first taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Modica Chocolate IGP - Pure Black Line 50% Cacao with Sicilian Almonds
Because it keeps the identity of Modica chocolate while offering a softer and more immediately welcoming profile. With 50% cacao and toasted almonds, it feels rounder, warmer, and easier to enjoy for those who may find darker bars more demanding.
They bring warmth, sweetness, and a satisfying crunch that soften the darker side of the chocolate. The result feels more generous and comforting, while still remaining clearly rooted in the Modica tradition.
Because the chocolate itself is different. Modica chocolate is worked at low temperature in a traditional way that gives it a more distinctive structure and a more expressive cacao profile than standard industrial bars.
It is best described as balanced. The 50% cacao gives it enough depth to feel like real dark chocolate, while the cane sugar and toasted almonds make it rounder, gentler, and less severe than higher-cacao bars.
Serving Instructions
Preparation Steps
This chocolate is best enjoyed at room temperature.
• Classic tasting: Break off a piece and let it melt slowly in your mouth, paying attention to the way the cacao and almond unfold together.
• Dessert topping: Grate it over vanilla gelato, yogurt, or use it as a refined addition to a cheese board with aged Italian cheeses.
• Coffee pairing: Enjoy it with a traditional espresso or cappuccino for a classic Italian break.
This is not just a chocolate bar with nuts — it is best enjoyed as a layered tasting of cacao, sugar, and toasted almond.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients List
Cacao Mass (min. 50%), Cane Sugar, Almonds (0.5%).
Contains: almonds. May contain traces of other nuts and traces of broad beans. Gluten-free. Does not contain milk or milk derivatives.
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We are dedicated to sourcing diverse and authentic products that respect the original spirit of traditional recipes and local know-how.
By bringing together ingredients from around the world, we invite discovery and reflection — on what we eat, how we eat, and where it comes from. For us, food is a powerful vehicle of cultural transmission, connection, and meaning.
We believe that true quality lies in simplicity: minimally processed foods that are deeply satisfying, both in flavor and in the way they nourish the body. Our mission is to share foods that feel good — honest, nourishing, and rooted in tradition.
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