Caputo’s Wild Criollo Chocolate – Once Only Whispered of in Legend
This is the rarest and most expensive chocolate in the world. Discovered deep in the rainforests of Belize, Caputo’s Wild Criollo is made from 100% pure, genetically authentic Criollo cacao – an ancient variety long believed to be lost forever.
Grown wild in one of the planet’s most pristine ecosystems, this Criollo cacao is a direct descendant of the beans once revered by the Maya and Aztec civilizations. Untouched by hybridization or modern agriculture, it offers a truly heirloom flavor the world hasn’t experienced in centuries.
Crafted by Chocolate Naive in collaboration with BFREE (Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education), this bar is more than chocolate – it’s a living link to history. All proceeds go directly to preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Belize through Caputo’s Preservation Project.
Tasting notes: luxuriously creamy, buttery, and nutty, with surprising hints of fruit sweetness and subtle spice.
Perfect pairings: Amaro liqueurs, Oolong tea, or a classic glass of milk.
Ingredients: single-origin cacao* (min. 62%).
*May contain traces of milk and milk products. May contain traces of nuts (including peanuts).
Nutritional information (per 100g): energy 2396 kJ / 572 kcal, fat 38 g, of which saturates 23.1 g, carbohydrates 44 g, of which sugars 27 g, protein 5.9 g, salt 0.43 g
Store in a cool, dry place.
Chocolate Naive – a bean-to-bar chocolate atelier in the heart of Lithuania
Chocolate Naive is an exceptional chocolate manufactory located in the small village of Užugriovis, just outside Vilnius. Here, chocolate is crafted from bean to bar, following traditional artisan methods and a commitment to uncompromising quality.
Handcrafted from start to finish
Every morning, chocolate makers carefully roast fresh cocoa beans, their rich aroma waking the sleepy village. As it was two hundred years ago, the beans are stone-ground and the chocolate is left to mature before it reaches the hands of chocolate lovers – allowing the most delicate aromas and flavor profiles to develop.
Quality begins with the bean
Naive chocolate starts with the finest raw material: rare, heirloom cocoa beans sourced from small, exemplary farms far removed from mass production. Only the highest quality ingredients are used, and every step of the process is carried out by hand, with deep respect for the product and its origin.
Rare experiments – exceptional flavors
Naive is one of the few bean-to-bar manufacturers in the world where craftsmanship meets philosophy. Chocolate here is not just a product, but a way of life. The team constantly experiments with flavor, texture, color, and aroma to push the boundaries of what chocolate can be – each bar receiving the care it truly deserves.
A living story in chocolate
For over 13 years, this project has been putting Lithuania on the global gastronomic map. As the founder says, chocolate is like a lifelong companion – sweet and bitter all at once, but always true. Tasting Chocolate Naive means becoming part of this living, authentic story – and for that, we sincerely thank you.