Bay Laurel: A California Native Chocolate Alternative
- The California Agroforestry Network
- May 21
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 23
In this nutshell talk, Rosetta Wang spoke about native plants for agroforestry and value-added products made from California native perennials. Rosetta is the founder of Laurelate, a California-based chocolate alternative company that provides a native, vegan, and local alternative to cacao by using California Bay Laurel nuts. Their chocolate alternative is crafted from responsibly harvested bay laurel nuts, supporting regenerative agroforestry and reducing fire risk while honoring indigenous food traditions.