{"product_id":"the-chocolate-detective-christmas-three-french-hens-with-assorted-praline-and-caramel","title":"The Chocolate Detective - Christmas Three French Hens with Assorted Praline and Caramel","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn assorted box of six hazelnut praline filled and six salted caramel ganache filled chocolate eggs. A thoughtful gift alternative to flowers or wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHO IS THE CHOCOLATE DETECTIVE?\u003cbr\u003eFounder Chantal Coady OBE uses her years of experience and magnifying glass to crack the code and shine a light on transparent chocolate sourcing. Taking you back to the roots of cocoa, she wants to share how to buy and enjoy the most ethical sustainable and delectable chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chocolate Detective holds itself to the highest sourcing and production standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn working with cocoa farmers in Grenada and highlighting sustainable chocolate made at grass roots level “Tree to Bar”, they strive to keep value in local economies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEggs are produced by a company that The Chocolate Detective founder Chantal Coady has worked with for over 40 years. She trusts their sourcing of cocoa and can share that they moved away from West African cocoa because they were not happy with the practices there, and not able to control them. They bought a large cocoa farm in Ecuador and have been working directly with the farmers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chocolate eggs are made from this cacao (their house couverture is bean to bar) so there is clear provenance, traceability and good working practices which avoid child labour or deforestation. They are committed to protecting the local people and the environment and they are certified by the Rainforest Alliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo although the cocoa is not certified ‘Fair Trade’, they are not part of the commodity trading market, they use the Direct Trade model which is even better as they produce their own chocolate from the beans and it’s 100% traceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have fact checked this with an Ecuadorian cocoa farmer friend Susana Cardenas who is also a cocoa farmer in Manabi province and she has confirmed everything above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlots are classified as agricultural (no deforestation) and there is no conflict with local communities (no land grabbing).\u003cbr\u003eNo deformation of primary forest.\u003cbr\u003eChild labor is strictly prohibited.\u003cbr\u003eWorkers receive training on their rights, the environment, working conditions, agricultural practices (overall, they must be made aware of all aspects of certification).\u003cbr\u003eThe supervision of workers is cared for by the presence of a full-time nurse and a doctor present one day a week on the plantation.\u003cbr\u003eStructures minimize load carrying and workers have adequate protective equipment.\u003cbr\u003eThe salary of the employees is higher than the Ecuadorian minimum wage.\u003cbr\u003eEmployees are affiliated with Social Security, can be members of trade unions, enjoy legal holidays and work 5 days out of 7.\u003cbr\u003eThe use of water is rational (archived registers, leak management, use of sustainable sources).\u003cbr\u003eEffluent control mechanisms are in place (outgoing water analysis).\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance of uncultivated areas on the plantation of several hectares (wooded areas).\u003cbr\u003eMeals with good nutritional value are provided FREE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:\u003cbr\u003eBrown \u0026amp; Blue Eggs\u003cbr\u003eSugar, cocoa mass, caramel 12% (sugar, water, dextrose), cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, concentrated butter (MILK), glucose syrup, rice starch, potato starch, SOY lecithin (emulsifier), \"fleur de sel\" 0.05%, sea salt, glazing agents (Carnauba wax, beeswax, shellac, gum arabic), coloring foodstuffs (concentrates of radish, blackcurrant and apple, BARLEY malt extract) coloring: curcumin, “fleur de sel” sea salt, natural vanilla flavoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite \u0026amp; Green Eggs\u003cbr\u003eSugar, cocoa mass, praline 15% (HAZELNUTS, sugar), cocoa butter, whole MILK powder, LACTOSE, concentrated butter (MILK), rice starch, potato starch (starches), cocoa powder, SOY lecithin (emulsifier), glucose syrup, salt, glazing agents (gum arabic, Carnauba, beeswax, shellac), coloring foodstuffs (BARLEY malt extract, spirulina, apple concentrate), coloring (curcumin, E160a), natural vanilla flavoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional Information:\u003cbr\u003ePer 100g, Energy 483kcal, Fat 22.5g of which saturated fat 13g, carbohydrates 63g of which sugars 59g, Protein 4.5g, Salt 0.15g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging:\u003cbr\u003eHelp our planet and be plastic free. Recyclable outer sleeve made from sustainable paper and card. Egg box made from food grade sugar cane 'bagasse' waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight (grams): 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In: United Kingdom \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign by: Madeleine Floyd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging Design by illustrator and author Madeleine Floyd www.madeleinefloyd.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Hairline cracking of egg shell is normal. Shelf life of 6 to 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Chocolate Detective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChantal Coady OBE, known as the Chocolate Detective, examines chocolate with the care of a true expert, using her years of knowledge and experience to guide people toward chocolate that is both ethical and delicious with complete transparency. A sustainable chocolate specialist and lifelong chocolate activist, she has built her work around championing better practices in the world of chocolate. The beautiful image associated with the business was created by Sir Quentin Blake when it first began. Through this work, she connects with cocoa farmers in Grenada to highlight sustainable tree-to-bar chocolate, creates original recipes such as Golden Sea Salt, and curates exceptional classics from other reputable makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greener Grass Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54779598307612,"sku":"SKU: CD-E-X-TFH-150","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/7348\/5340\/files\/Xmas-French-Hens-Egg-Front_jpg_800x_23bb3f60-e55e-401a-bb6c-9f39c6bdc417.jpg?v=1793124431","url":"https:\/\/greenergrassdesign.com\/products\/the-chocolate-detective-christmas-three-french-hens-with-assorted-praline-and-caramel","provider":"Greener Grass Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}