Belly’s chocolate is surprising. I’m not sure how the tempering (the operation that makes chocolate crisp and homogeneous) is performed, but the texture does not seem optimal: a bit soft and crumbly, with multiple crystals like maple butter.
However, the taste is intense and unique: a mix of mandarin, slightly acidic and bitter, and an airy violet aroma; it then tends toward sweet butter, like leftover batter when you were a child invited to lick the bowls after baking.
Made with arriba nacional cacao, this fruity and creamy chocolate recalls orange blossom water, cinnamon and apple. It’s rather light; give it time to express itself, but it’s clearly worth it.
Rich and light, delicate and powerful, this is a balanced and controlled bar. Rather woody notes, a slight hazelnut flavor and a touch of fresh grape present themselves with a silky, melting texture.
Soft, rich yet light.
The lemon flavor is pronounced here; as is often the case with Kallari chocolates, the added flavor takes the lead while the chocolate remains in the background.
We still get to enjoy Kallari’s fresh chocolate, which blends pleasantly. The salt likely adds a subtle touch but is very discreet.