What is the cocoa percentage of Cina Pepper?

Cina Pepper contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Cina Pepper come from?

The cocoa beans in Cina Pepper are sourced from Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

What are the ingredients in Cina Pepper?

The ingredients listed for Cina Pepper are: cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, sugar, cinnamon pepper.

How big is a single Cina Pepper bar?

A single Cina Pepper bar weighs 80 grams.

What does Cina Pepper taste like?

Cina Pepper lists flavour notes of earthy, fragrant, complex, warming and bold.

Is Cina Pepper dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Cina Pepper is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Cina Pepper contain alkalized cocoa?

Cina Pepper is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Where can I buy Cina Pepper?

Cina Pepper is made by Alluvia. Alluvia sells directly through their website at https://alluviachocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Cina Pepper in the Chof app.

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Alluvia is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker situated in Vietnam. The company operates at a scale that allows for direct oversight of the production cycle, focusing on cacao grown in the Mekong Delta. By managing the process from the raw bean to the finished bar, the maker retains a clear link to the specific agricultural output of this region.

The Cina Pepper bar is a 70% dark chocolate composition. The texture is achieved through refining in a melanger and a controlled tempering process to ensure a stable structure. The flavor profile is characterized by earthy, fragrant, and bold notes, which are complemented by the inclusion of cinnamon pepper to provide a warming and spicy finish. The ingredient list is focused, containing only cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, sugar, and the spice blend.

The brand emphasizes the regional identity of its ingredients, utilizing the specific terroir of the Mekong Delta to define the base of its chocolate. Each bar is presented with a net weight of 80 grams, reflecting the output of their Vietnamese facility.

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