São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread with Azores Pineapple
Description
The São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread with Azores Pineapple is a combination that surprises with the balance between tropical freshness and the intensity of the finest cocoa. Pineapple from São Miguel Island, in the Azores — recognized for its sweet aroma and unique flavor — joins São Tomé dark chocolate with 70% cocoa, creating an intense, refreshing, and sophisticated sensory experience. This fusion was internationally awarded “Best Taste” at the Great Taste Awards in the United Kingdom in 2015.
São Tomé dark chocolate, known as one of the most intense and pure in the world, presents notes of coffee and blackberries, a bitter and dense profile crafted for true lovers of traditional chocolate. Its rich and creamy texture harmonizes perfectly with the delicate acidity and sweetness of Azores pineapple, resulting in a spread that fills the palate with unique and unforgettable sensations.
Versatile and indulgent, this spread can be enjoyed on oat cookies, cashew biscuits, multigrain bread, or croissants, turning small moments into true gourmet pleasures. It is also perfect as a filling for macarons, cakes, tiramisù, or desserts with mascarpone and quark, transforming classic recipes into refined experiences. Used as a topping, it makes pancakes, waffles, and cakes even more irresistible, and for the more adventurous, it proves surprising in meat fondues with game, duck, or foie gras, creating unexpected contrasts between sweet and savory.
Handcrafted and 100% natural, this spread combines traditional methods of Portuguese confectionery with African-origin chocolate and fresh local fruits. Free from dyes and additives, it is an authentic and sustainable product, packaged in recyclable aluminum tubes that ensure flavor preservation and environmental protection. A creation that celebrates the Flavors of Portugal with a historical link to the “Cocoa Island” and the exoticism of Azores pineapple.
Suggested Use
The São Tomé Dark Chocolate Spread With Azores Pineapple is incredibly versatile and transforms any moment into a gourmet experience. Spread on oat or coconut cookies, cashew biscuits, multigrain bread, or croissants, it offers a perfect combination between the intensity of cocoa and the tropical freshness of pineapple. It can also be used to fill chocolate or tropical fruit macarons, layer cakes, reinvented tiramisù with an exotic twist, and even creamy desserts with mascarpone or quark.
As a topping, it brings new life to American pancakes, oat or banana pancakes, as well as waffles and bubble waffles, creating contrasts between sweetness, acidity, and intensity. In chocolate or red fruit cakes, it works as an elegant filling, adding a surprising balance between freshness and depth. For those who enjoy daring in the kitchen, it is also an exceptional choice in meat fondues with game, roasted duck, foie gras, or wild boar, where the fusion of dark chocolate and Azores pineapple creates a unique and memorable sweet-and-sour experience.
This spread is also an inspiration for creative desserts, such as pavlovas with tropical fruits, pineapple cheesecakes, chocolate tartlets, or even as a final touch on artisanal ice creams. A product designed to surprise and delight at any table, celebrating the true Flavors of Portugal with a touch of exoticism.
Recipes | Chef
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Ingredients
Azores pineapple (46%), sugar, ‘São Tomé’ dark chocolate (16.8%) (cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar, emulsifier: soya lecithin, natural vanilla flavouring), gelling agent (pectin) and lemon juice. Prepared with 46 g of fruits per 100 g. Might Contain milk and natural vanilla scent. Weight: 75g.
Nutritional information
Average nutritional information per 100 g / 3.53 oz: : Energy 1363 kJ / 324 kcal ; Fats 8.7 g / 0.3 oz , of which saturated fat acids 5.1 g / 0.2 oz ; Carbohydrates 54.2 g / 1.7 oz , of which sugars 44.8 g / 1.7 oz ; Proteins 5.7 g / 0.2 oz ; Salt 0.0 g / 0.0 oz..
Allergens: Contains sulfites and soy. May contain traces of milk.
Origin of raw materials
This spread is born from the encounter between an intense cocoa and a premium Portuguese fruit, resulting in an authentic fusion that honors the tradition and quality of the Flavors of Portugal.
São Tomé Dark Chocolate
São Tomé dark chocolate is recognized worldwide for its purity and intensity. With 70% cocoa, it presents an elegant bitter profile, deep notes of coffee and blackberries, and a dense, creamy texture. Heir to the cocoa history of the archipelago — once known as the “Cocoa Island” — this chocolate conveys a unique identity, perfect for those who appreciate traditional, authentic, and full-bodied chocolate.
Azores Pineapple PDO
The Azores Pineapple PDO, grown in greenhouses on São Miguel Island, is distinguished by its intense aroma, balanced acidity, and natural sweetness. Its careful ripening and artisanal production method give it a fresh and vibrant flavor that contrasts with and complements the depth of São Tomé chocolate. This fruit of controlled origin elevates the final result, adding a tropical and refined dimension to every spoonful.
From the intensity of São Tomé cocoa to the protected freshness of Azores Pineapple PDO, this spread celebrates the union of territories, histories, and flavors, offering a sophisticated and genuinely Portuguese experience.