100% ideal for the health conscious, diabetics, baking, porridge, champorado, hot drinks (melts in a cup of boiled water or coconut milk or caribou milk or almond milk in 60 seconds) Mayon Gold is a premium dark chocolate harvested from the trees that are native in the Bicol Region, especifically in the Mount Mayon. These are descendants of trees native from South America which was introduced by the Spanish over 400 years ago. And because of the nutrient-rich volcanic soil of Mount Mayon, the cacao beans have developed a unique and extraordinary chocolate flavour. Mayon Gold is a product of Muravah Foundation, who is partnering with the local cacao farmers in the Bicol Region by establishing a local cacao/chocolate industry, thereby helping to propagate the planting of cacao trees, and achieve a more sustainable livelihood for local cacao farmers. With your purchase, remember that you are also supporting local cacao farmers to have more sustainable livelihood.