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» CHOCOLATE CONCIERGE Hand-crafted bars of single origin are the draw here, especially the Temuan Bean To Bar Pahang Origin Dark and the Temuan Bean To Bar Pahang Origin Dark with Cocoa Nibs. They have also been experimenting with prolonged fermentation for their cocoa which is “a gateway to unlock some unexpected and unusual flavours”. Chocolate Concierge’s limited edition chocolates are reserved by chefs at Dewakan in Kuala Lumpur and Nouri in Singapore for their dessert creations. They also have a retail counter in Bangsar Shopping Centre, KL. www.chocconcierge.com » FOSSA

Their quirky shrimp and bonito chocolate was inspired by a trip to Japan where these ingredients are so common – a nutty cacao proved the perfect vehicle. Currently, they have an Artisan Chocolate range boasting unique flavours such as Lychee Rose, Pistachio Cranberry Rose, Chilli Peanut Praline, and Sea Salt which is very popular among our consumers. In the 2018 International Chocolate Awards (APAC), their La-esperanza-rehoboth Coffee Chocolate and Salted Egg Cereal chocolate won them the Silver and Bronze awards respectively.

Fossa chocolate can be found at cafes such as Old Hen Coffee Bar and Plain Vanilla Bakery at Yong Siak in Singapore. Fossa chocolates are also available in the States, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and the Maldives. fossachocolate.com

» KRAKAKOA

Their signature chocolate includes the Single Origin Sumatra bar, which has a very distinctive stone fruit and berry flavour, and their Single Origin Sulawesi bar, which is very earthy, with notes of hops and tea. The Sea Salt & Pepper bar is also really popular, and it has a unique mix of salty, spicy and sweet flavours. In Singapore, Krakakoa chocolate can be found in Redmart and Whsmith in Changi Airport. The bars are stocked in premium supermarkets in Jakarta and Bali, Duty Free stores in Jakarta, Bali and Surabaya, Gofood in Jakarta and online store at www.krakakoa.com/store.

» STONE HILL CHOCOLATE

Popular bars include their 84% bar, which has notes of smokiness along with dry wood, earthy, mushroom and dark brown fruit notes; their 72% bar that has a balanced sweetness that is easy on the palate with red fruit notes, mid-brown cacao tones, prolonged nutty base, and light yellow fruit finish; and their 66% bar with pronounced floral notes, bright green, and yellow fruit notes with a rolling sweetness. Selected stone Hill Chocolate Bars are available at both SPRMRKT at Cluny Court and SPRMRKT at STPI. www.stonehill.vn

» THEO & PHILO

Besides the award-winning Milk Chocolate Adobo at Theo & Philo, other bestsellers include their 70% Dark Chocolate made from the finest of Davao's cacao beans, 65% Dark Chocolate with Green Mango & Salt, and the spirited 65% Dark Chocolate with Labuyo (bird’s eye chilli). www.theoandphilo.com