Modica Dark Chocolate 70%
Ref: MDC7
The Ancient Grain of Cocoa: A Granular Delight from Baroque Sicily
Discover the world’s most ancient chocolate process, captured in a decisive 70% dark blend by artisan producer Ciokarrua. Made in the heart of Baroque Modica, this intense chocolate uses only two essential ingredients: high-quality cocoa mass and sugar.
The unique cold-working method (below 42°C) gives the chocolate its signature gritty, crystalized texture and preserves the cocoa’s intense, complex flavour profile. Enjoy the warm notes and delicate fruity aromas—reminiscent of raspberry, black pepper, and vanilla. This bar is a bold sensory experience dedicated to those who seek an authentic, unadulterated taste of Sicilian history and flavour.
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The Original
A Pre-Columbian Secret. Prepared using a method inherited from the Aztecs, this process preserves the authentic cocoa flavour before the invention of modern conching. It holds the EU's IGP status.
Simply Made
Two Ingredients, No Heat. Crafted with cocoa mass (70%) and sugar only. Cold-worked, ensuring no added cocoa butter, no emulsifiers, no lactose. Certified Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free.
Rooter Location
The Baroque City Workshop. Produced by Ciokarrua in their officina artigianale in rural Modica, celebrating the unique "From Sicily with Love" sensory experience of the region.
Traditional
The Energizing Food of the Gods. Rich in natural antioxidants and theobromine, this chocolate is revered for its ability to boost mood, maintain concentration, and invigorate circulation.
Product Details
Why We Selected It
We chose Ciokarrua’s Modica Chocolate because it is the epitome of "Simply Made" and "Traditional" indulgence.
This is more than just chocolate; it’s a living piece of culinary history. The simple, rigorous cold-working process—the essence of Modican tradition—ensures that the pure, decisive flavour of the 70% cocoa remains vivid and unadulterated.
By selecting Ciokarrua, we honor the blend of family legacy and artisanal commitment that makes this unique process possible. It’s an intensely satisfying, minimally processed delight that meets our strictest quality standards: Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Lactose-Free, connecting you directly to the deep roots of Sicilian history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Modica Dark Chocolate 70%
This texture is the hallmark of the ancient cold-working method. Unlike industrial chocolate, Modica chocolate is processed below 42°C (not conched). This prevents the sugar crystals from melting, leaving them intact to create the characteristic sandy, crunchy feel when you bite into the bar.
The 70% refers to the total cocoa solids used. For Ciokarrua, this percentage allows the decisive dark chocolate notes to articulate with the complex warm, fruity, and spicy undertones—such as raspberry, black pepper, and vanilla—that are naturally present in the high-quality cocoa beans.
Modica chocolate, when made traditionally, is naturally clean. Its recipe requires only cocoa mass and sugar, deliberately excluding any added cocoa butter, milk, or emulsifiers (like soy lecithin), making it inherently suitable for these dietary requirements.
Due to the cold-working process, the natural integrity of the cocoa bean is largely preserved. This ensures higher retention of beneficial antioxidants (fighting free radicals), as well as the stimulating properties of theobromine and caffeine, which promote focus and good spirits.
While delicious nibbled slowly, Modica chocolate is traditionally used to make a rich hot chocolate drink (cioccolata calda). Simply melt a piece into a small amount of hot water or milk, stirring until fully dissolved, to enjoy a deep, aromatic beverage.
Serving Instructions
Preparation Steps
Enjoying Modica Chocolate is an ancient ritual.
- Nibbling: Break off small pieces and let them slowly melt in your mouth to appreciate the grainy texture and complex flavour notes.
- Hot Drink (Cioccolata Calda): Dissolve 25g (about 1/4 of the bar) into 150ml of hot milk or water, stirring until smooth and frothy. Perfect for cold evenings.
Do not worry if the bar appears slightly dusty or mottled (known as bloom); this is a natural result of the traditional cold-working process and does not affect the flavour or quality.
Ingredients & Nutrition
Ingredients List
- Cocoa Mass (min. 70%)
- Sugar
Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free. Contains natural cocoa solids and sugar. No added cocoa butter, fats, or emulsifiers.
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At Root & Peak, we are a Swiss-Chinese family-run company driven by a shared passion for real, meaningful food. For us, food is more than sustenance — it's a window into cultures, histories, and ways of life around the world.
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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