Ecuador is famous across the globe for its incredibly rare Nacional cacao. Get delighted by the 71% dark chocolate which result from this strong cocoa heritage. Cocoa is the heart of Ecuador. Its prized ‘Nacional’ variety has grown there for over 5,000 years and was one of the first cacao trees to be cultivated. With a floral aroma and complex flavour profile it is no wonder that it was one European chocolatiers’ most coveted luxury items in the 18th and 19th centuries. We mainly use Nacional cacao, renowned for its delicate floral notes of Jasmine, or Arriba, Spanish for ‘at the top’. If you are searching for true Belgian chocolate, then look no further than Belcolade. The Belcolade team adventure across the globe to source the finest cocoa beans and then bring them back home to Belgium. Every step of the manufacturing process is then conducted in Belgium in the classic Belgian style. The result? Chocolate with outstanding flavour, texture and functionality.