Calicoco

Calicoco is the result of a meeting between an Aix native, pastry-chocolate-confectioner Grégory Grimoult, and Réunion Island. The fusion between the man who began his passion for the trade in one of Aix-en-Provence’s greatest pastry and confectionery shops, Maison Béchard, and the flavors of Reunion Island, such as the traditional “bonbon coco”. This traditional delicacy is as much a reflection of La Réunion as the calisson is of Aix-en-Provence. When cali married coco in 2012, this sweetness was born, which also became the name of Grégory Grimoult’s company. In your southern latitudes, almond powder and melon for calisson have become shredded coconut and candied green papaya for calicoco.

Handcrafted by an assistant confectioner in a high-performance laboratory, calicocos, whose recipe is a secret, never cease to seduce the gourmets of Reunion Island.

Building on the success of his Reunionese confectionery, the creator of Calicoco has expanded his range of sweets made from quality raw materials that promote local production.

Calicoco offers much more than just products. As well as stylish, well-cared-for packaging, your famous treats can be personalized to create unique, memorable gifts.

Manufacturing method

The Calicocos

This elegant 12 g confection is the perfect alchemy of a fine paste made from shredded coconut, homemade candied green papaya, local honey, orange zest, apricot jam and cane sugar. It’s coated on both sides with royal icing.

Awards

Trophée Entreprise & Territoire 2018 Emergence prizewinner

The Enterprise and Territory Trophy rewards
every year, innovations and approaches
companies in La Réunion. This prize is awarded to companies that have successfully implemented a dynamic, high-performance export strategy.

Labels

Quality artisan producer since 2019

A designation awarded by the Collège Culinaire de France, which brings together all producers, artisans, winemakers and specialists in the culinary arts. They are committed to three things: a human story behind the product, the use of artisanal production methods and healthy products.