I Love Panama Chocolate Bar Congo (Lime and Panela) - 100g

I Love Panama Congo — Dark Chocolate, Lime & Panela | 100g

I Love Panama Congo is a 56% dark chocolate bar infused with bright lime and rich Panamanian panela (raspadura) — a flavor tribute to Panama's Afro-Caribbean heritage. Currently the only online store shipping I Love Panama Chocolate internationally, delivered fresh from Panama in 5 business days.

Why You'll Love This Bar

• 56% single-origin Bocas del Toro cacao with real lime and panela (raspadura)
• Inspired by Panama's legendary limonada con raspadura
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

Perfect if you love chocolate with a story — vibrant, refreshing, and rooted in one of Panama's most joyful cultural traditions.

The Story Behind the Congo

The Congo bar is a heartfelt tribute to Panama's Afro-descendant communities — a celebration of survival, dance, music, and joy that has shaped Panama's Caribbean coast for centuries. The Congo culture arrived in Panama in the mid-15th century, brought by enslaved Africans primarily from Guinea and Congo. Those who escaped slavery took refuge in the Caribbean jungle and built vibrant communities that became the foundation of one of Panama's richest cultural traditions — celebrated today through music, colorful festivals, and a cuisine full of bold flavors.

What is Panela (Raspadura)?

Panela — known as raspadura in Panama — is unrefined whole cane sugar, made by reducing fresh sugarcane juice into a dense, caramelized block. Unlike refined white sugar, raspadura carries deep notes of caramel, molasses, and earthy sweetness. In the Congo bar, it harmonizes with the bright acidity of lime and the richness of Bocas del Toro dark chocolate.

What to Expect

• First bite: Smooth dark chocolate with the warm depth of Bocas del Toro cacao
• Mid palate: A bright, vibrant citrus note from the lime — fresh, lively, unexpected
• Finish: The warm caramel depth of raspadura lingers — sweet, complex, deeply satisfying

Pairing: Fruity white wine (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio), light beer, or simply on its own.

Product Details

• 56% single-origin dark chocolate with lime and panela — Bocas del Toro, Panama
• Handcrafted in Casco Antiguo, Panama City
• Flavor notes: dark chocolate, bright citrus lime, caramel raspadura
• Net weight: 100g
• Ships worldwide in 5 business days

Explore the I Love Panama Collection

Try the Dark 70% classic, the 1914 (Sea Salt), the Diablo (Ají Chombo), or the Barú (Geisha Coffee). See the full I Love Panama Chocolate collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is panela or raspadura?
Panela (raspadura in Panama) is unrefined whole cane sugar with deep caramel and molasses notes — a traditional Panamanian ingredient.

Is the Congo bar vegan?
Yes — single-origin cacao, panela, lime, and cocoa butter. No dairy.

How intense is 56% chocolate?
Approachable. Less bitter than 70%+ dark chocolate, with natural sweetness from the panela.

How long does shipping take?
5 business days worldwide via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping over $70.