Modica chocolate

Modica's chocolate has ancient origins and contrary to what happens in the rest of the world, has never passed into industrial processing, thus preserving an authentic flavor based on the purity of the ingredients and the craftsmanship of its processing, thus deserving The name of IGP product (protected geographical indication).

It is a processing that leaves the organoleptic characteristics of the cocoa unaltered.
Aztecs toasted the seeds of the cocoa plant on a curved stone called "metate", which was heated. The seeds were then ground with a stone rolling pin. The cocoa pasta obtained was flavored with spices (vanilla, red pepper, cinnamon and many other aromas and local herbs and even exotic flowers); The mixture was then rubbed on the "metate" until it became a hard and homogeneous dough.