Krak Chocolade Bean-to-Bar Chocolate
Mark trained in three-star Michelin kitchens before eventually becoming head pastry chef in a two-star Michelin restaurant in The Netherlands. It was during this time that Mark developed a real passion for chocolate.
Krak Chocolade has been producing chocolates with cocoa beans from one country of origin or even a single plantation since 2014 Bean-To-Bar. The chocolates are thus single origin chocolates or chocolates of origin. Krak Founder Mark Schimmel was a Chef Patissier in a 2 star restaurant and at some point decided to make chocolate himself. He bought 2 small cocoa grinders in India and started experimenting. In Dutch, to grind means Krak, so Krak Chocolade was born.
We carry his chocolate bars from Mexico, Vietnam and De Filipijnen (Philippines) among others. He sources the cocoa beans from a Dutch company that specializes in importing rare and high quality cocoa beans. Amsterdam is the world's largest cocoa transshipment port, making it ideal for this purpose.
Krak Chocolate: Bean-To-Bar Chocolate, vegan and gluten-free.
The dark chocolates are lactose-free, lecithin-free, soy-free, gluten-free and vegan. Mark Schimmel likes to experiment with different fermentation times and how often the cocoa beans need to be turned. During fermentation, the most important flavors of the cocoa are created. Serious differences here can make up as little as half a day during fermentation. The know-how about this must be mastered by the cocoa farmers, otherwise there is no high-quality cocoa with the much sought-after flavors.
Krak Chocolade obtains its cocoa beans from many plantations. Some of its products are even produced sustainably, according to EU-Organic specifications. Mark Schimmel of Krak has now followed the step of many chocolatiers and has not renewed his Organic certification. For artisan producers the administrative effort and especially the costs of a Organic-certification are a very high hurdle. You can find more on this topic on our page Organic-Chocolate.
From Krak Chocolade there are dark chocolate from cocoa beans from all over the world. Mark uses no additives or artificial flavors.
Krak Chocolade at the Chocolate Festival
Krak Chocolade is a multiple exhibitor at the annual Chocolate Gourmet Festival in Hannover - organized by Chocolats-de-luxe.com
