Benns Chocolate Factory Sdn Bhd, a premium Malaysian artisanal chocolatier, has just launched a new line of single-source chocolates evoking and celebrating Malaysian cacao and flavours that also promotes sustainability and ethical farming. Benns latest chocolate product has a fruity, nutty and floral flavor notes unique to Malaysian terroir.
Unveiled at Benns Chocolate Factory, Asia’s first open-concept chocolate factory and cafe, Benns is the artisanal chocolatier’s second generation of chocolate products that is vegan, sourced from single-estate Malaysian farms and wholly crafted in-house with a focus on healthy eating, superior taste and texture.
Benns latest premium product celebrates the originality of Malaysian cacao which brings forth the unique flavors to Malaysia yet sold at competitive pricing.
The Malaysian Cocoa Board is collaborating with Benns Chocolate to support local cacao farmers while encouraging and assisting them in elevating the quality of domestic cacao beans.
Wilfred Ng, Managing Director of Benns Chocolate said, “The launch of Benns Malaysia Single-Origin Chocolate is an earnest celebration, a heartfelt homage to the exceptional originality of our local cacao, and an exquisite exploration of its distinctive industry.”
Single origin bean-to-bar chocolate, or more popularly known as craft chocolate, is currently one of the leading food trends worldwide as consumers turn to organic and healthier alternatives including chocolates. Similar to speciality coffee, these artisanal chocolates can be crafted from unique tasting and high-quality cocoa beans grown in tropical weather in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Widely regarded as the highest standard in chocolate industry, single origin bean-to-bar chocolate involves chocolate making process using cacao beans sourced from a designated estate.
