Modica chocolate
E651912
Modica chocolate is a traditional Sicilian chocolate specialty characterized by its cold-processing method, grainy texture, and intense, minimally processed cocoa flavor.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| IGP Cioccolato di Modica | 1 |
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sicilian specialty
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chocolate ⓘ traditional food ⓘ |
| aroma | strong cocoa aroma ⓘ |
| conching | not conched ⓘ |
| contains | cocoa butter (naturally present in cocoa mass) ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Italy ⓘ |
| culinaryUse |
eaten as a bar
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used in desserts ⓘ used in hot chocolate preparations ⓘ |
| culturalOrigin | Sicilian culinary tradition ⓘ |
| dietarySuitability |
naturally gluten-free
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often suitable for vegans ⓘ |
| distinguishingFeature |
absence of conching and tempering in traditional method
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grainy texture due to cold processing ⓘ minimal ingredient list ⓘ |
| flavorProfile |
intense cocoa flavor
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minimally processed cocoa ⓘ |
| geographicalAssociation | Val di Noto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalInfluence |
Aztec chocolate traditions (indirectly via Spain)
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Spanish chocolate-making techniques ⓘ |
| industrialEmulsifiers | traditionally absent ⓘ |
| labeling | often marketed as artisanal ⓘ |
| mainIngredient |
cocoa mass
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sugar ⓘ |
| milkContent | traditionally dairy-free ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Modica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| placeOfOrigin | Modica NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| processingMethod | cold processing ⓘ |
| productionFeature |
low processing preserves cocoa aromas
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sugar crystals remain partially undissolved ⓘ |
| productionTemperature | low temperature ⓘ |
| regionOfOrigin | Sicily NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| servingTemperature | room temperature ⓘ |
| storageRecommendation | cool dry place ⓘ |
| surfaceAppearance |
opaque
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slightly rough ⓘ |
| tempering | not traditionally tempered ⓘ |
| texture |
crunchy sugar crystals
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grainy ⓘ |
| traditionalFlavoring |
cardamom
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chili pepper ⓘ cinnamon ⓘ citrus zest ⓘ coffee ⓘ vanilla ⓘ |
| traditionalSweetener | granulated sugar ⓘ |
| typicalCocoaContent | high cocoa percentage ⓘ |
| typicalShape | rectangular bar ⓘ |
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