In order to meet global competition and the high expectations of its customers and clients, Patchi has instituted some of the most rigorous research and development (R&D) processes and standards in the industry. Patchi chocolate is made of the cocoa beans from pods growing on the trunk and lower branches of the theobroma cacao tree. These organically grown beans are imported via England, France, the Ivory Coast and the Netherlands. Patchi eschews inferior quality “confectionary chocolates” that have much less cocoa - as low as 7% in many cases. Instead, the company uses chocolates classified as couverture – very high quality chocolate with extra cocoa butter (32-39 % extra). The company’s chocolates, which are manufactured with Swiss technology, are eggless and gelatin-free. They are close in style to Swiss or Belgium chocolate. Patchi chocolates do not contain preservatives or artificial flavors. The company focuses on producing hand-made, quality products based on the most refined raw materials and recipes.