Chocolate Cantuccino

Artisanal Tuscan biscuit enriched with 20,9% chocolate

The unmistakable crunchiness of the cantuccio blends with the intense deliciousness of chocolate in a masterpiece of Tuscan tradition.

The Chocolate Cantuccino of Operawaiting

Chocolate Cantuccino is a handcrafted cookie that reinterprets the most authentic Tuscan pastry tradition, enriching it with a generous dose of 20,9% chocolate. Made with retro-ground type 0 wheat flour, Tuscan honey, orange zest, and vanilla bean, this cantuccino encapsulates the typical crunchiness of the Prato biscuit combined with the smooth intensity of cocoa in every bite. An authentic, artisanal sweetness, perfect for those seeking a rustic yet refined and irresistibly indulgent cookie.
 
 
 

The roots of this Cantuccino are deep in Tuscan tradition

The cantuccio, or Prato biscuit, is one of the most iconic desserts of Tuscan tradition. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages, when Prato bakers began to double-bake (hence the term "bis-cotto") a dough of flour, eggs, sugar, and almonds to ensure a long shelf life. Over the centuries, the recipe has evolved into regional and family variations, but the essence has remained unchanged: a crunchy, crumbly, and irresistible biscuit. The chocolate version is born from the fusion of ancient Tuscan tradition and the finest chocolate art, creating a biscuit that perfectly combines rusticity and indulgence.
 
 
 

Choosing the Chocolate Cantuccino means indulging in an authentic pleasure

Type 0 flour, milled using a retro mill, retains much of the wheat's germ and bran, offering a nutritional profile richer in fiber, minerals, and B vitamins than refined flours. Chocolate provides flavonoids and antioxidants that contribute to cardiovascular health and stimulate the production of endorphins and serotonin, with positive effects on mood. Tuscan honey, used in place of refined sugars, provides a natural sweetener rich in enzymes and antioxidant properties. Orange peel and vanilla pod add natural flavors with digestive and invigorating properties. A small daily pleasure that combines authentic flavor and artisanal quality.
 
 
 

How to Best Use: Chocolate Cantuccini

• CLASSIC TUSCAN DESSERT FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE END TO A MEAL: Follow tradition and serve chocolate cantuccini accompanied by a glass of Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG Organic in which to dip the biscuit, for a deep sensory experience that enhances the chocolate. Alternatively, accompany them with a Pfleg organic alpine herb liqueur to close the meal with a herbaceous and digestive touch.
• DELICIOUS COFFEE BREAK TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY: Enjoy cantuccini with a Nicaraguan Coffee Finca El Tucan with a strong character, or pair them with a cup of Organic Darjeeling Black Tea, whose malty and structured notes interact splendidly with the chocolate of the biscuit.
• TASTY BREAKFAST OR SNACK FOR SMALL DAILY PLEASURES: Dip the cantuccini in a cup of UHT Organic Whole Milk steaming hot for a hearty and energy-rich breakfast, or spread a little Organic Hazelnut Cream with Milk on biscuits to transform them into an irresistibly delicious snack.

The Producer: Operawaiting

Operawaiting It's an artisanal workshop that transforms the "handmade" philosophy into authentic desserts: carefully selected raw materials, quality ingredients, and entirely manual processes, without any semi-finished pastry products. Each creation is the result of passion, time, and a profound respect for the Tuscan and Italian baking traditions.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Type 0 wheat flour*, retro-milled chocolate (sugar, cocoa mass, cocoa butter, emulsifier: soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor) 20,90%, cane sugar, whole eggs, egg yolks, Tuscan honey, butter, raising agents: cream of tartar and sodium bicarbonate, salt, orange peel, vanilla pod. May contain traces of milk, nuts, sesame, soy, and mustard.
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100g of product)

• Energy: 1868 kJ / 429 kcal
• Fat: 18 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 50 g)
• Carbohydrates: 58 g (of which sugars: 29 g)
• Fiber: 4,2 g
• Protein: 9,6 g
• Salt: 0,19 g

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