{"product_id":"sabadi-modica-chocolate-cinnamon-nella","title":"Sabadi Organic Modica Chocolate with Cinnamon - Nella","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCinnamon and chocolate are one of Modica's oldest pairings, and the Nella bar is Sabadì's take on that classic. They use organic cinnamon from the spice gardens of Sri Lanka, a rare variety that's sweeter and gentler than the cassia most of us know. It's folded into cold-worked Ecuadorian cacao, so the spice comes through as warmth rather than heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBreak off a piece, and you'll notice the texture first: crisp and slightly grainy, with tiny sugar crystals that crunch before the chocolate melts. The cacao is bright and fruity, the cinnamon is soft and lingering, and the finish is clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTraditional cold pressed Modica chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeautiful packaging, with a collectible bookbark inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrganic cocoa from Ecuador, Nacional fino de aroma (60%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eOrganic Sri Lankan cinnamon. Cacao 60% minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFair trade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGluten Free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVegan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1.76 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Modica, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnjoy with a morning espresso, or after dinner with a glass of red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is Modica chocolate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eModica chocolate comes from Modica, a baroque hilltop town in southeastern Sicily, and it's made almost exactly the way chocolate was made centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen the Spanish ruled Sicily in the 1500s, they brought cacao and the Mesoamerican method of grinding it by hand with sugar. Most of Europe went on to develop smooth, melted, conched chocolate. Modica kept the old way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe secret is low heat. The cacao paste is warmed just enough to work, never above about 45°C (113°F), so the sugar never dissolves. It stays as tiny crystals, which gives Modica chocolate its signature crunch. There's no conching, no added cocoa butter, no milk, and no emulsifiers, just cacao, sugar, and a natural flavoring like cinnamon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe result is a rustic, intense chocolate that tastes more like the cacao bean itself. In 2018, Modica chocolate became the first Italian chocolate to receive Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) status from the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sabadì:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sabadì was founded in Modica by restaurateur Simone Sabaini to raise the standard of the town's chocolate. They use organic, fair-trade Nacional cacao from Ecuador and pair it with heirloom Sicilian and traditional ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhy is the texture grainy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eThat's what Modica chocolate is meant to be like. Because it's made at low temperatures, the sugar stays in crystal form instead of melting into the chocolate. It's the defining trait of the style, not a defect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Nella contains only cacao, cane sugar, and cinnamon. There's no milk or dairy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it gluten-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes, Nella is gluten-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eMy bar has a whitish film on it. Is it still good?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. Traditional Modica chocolate can develop a light white bloom when it's exposed to temperature changes. It's harmless and doesn't affect the flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eKeep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, ideally between 60–68°F. Avoid refrigerating it, since moisture can affect the texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eHow does it compare to regular dark chocolate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eStandard dark chocolate is conched for hours at high heat and usually has added cocoa butter, which makes it smooth and glossy. Modica chocolate skips both steps, so it's firmer and grainier, with a more direct, unprocessed cacao flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eIs it organic and fair trade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"text\"\u003eYes. The cacao, sugar, and cinnamon are all certified organic and fair-trade, and the cacao is from a Slow Food Presidium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sabadì","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608079597642,"sku":"SAB-044","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/7301\/files\/cioccolato-di-modica-alla-cannella-sabadi-2.webp?v=1790978209","url":"https:\/\/torronecandy.com\/products\/sabadi-modica-chocolate-cinnamon-nella","provider":"Torrone Candy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}