What is the cocoa percentage of Dos Rios?

Dos Rios contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Dos Rios come from?

The cocoa beans in Dos Rios are sourced from Dos Rios, Dominican Republic.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Dos Rios is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Dos Rios?

The ingredients listed for Dos Rios are: Cocoa beans, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole vanilla beans.

How big is a single Dos Rios bar?

A single Dos Rios bar weighs 85 grams.

What does Dos Rios taste like?

Dos Rios lists flavour notes of Bergamot Orange, Blueberry, Spices and Lavender.

Is Dos Rios dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Dos Rios is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Dos Rios contain alkalized cocoa?

Dos Rios is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Dos Rios certified organic or fair trade?

Dos Rios carries the following certification: Kosher.

Has Dos Rios won any awards?

Dos Rios has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2011, Academy of Chocolate Silver 2016 and Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2018, and 1 more.

Where can I buy Dos Rios?

Dos Rios is made by Amano. Amano sells directly through their website at https://www.amanochocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Dos Rios in the Chof app.

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The Dos Rios bar is produced by Amano, a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in the United States. Amano maintains control over the manufacturing process from raw bean to finished bar, ensuring a consistent approach to their small-batch production style.

This 70% cacao bar highlights the specific characteristics of cocoa beans harvested in the Dos Rios region of the Dominican Republic. The flavor profile is defined by distinct notes of bergamot orange, blueberry, spices, and lavender. The recipe includes only cocoa beans, pure cane sugar, cocoa butter, and whole vanilla beans. This consistent quality has earned the bar several accolades, including silver awards from the Academy of Chocolate in 2011 and 2016.

The maker emphasizes a philosophy of direct trade, working closely with farmers to source their cocoa beans. By focusing on these relationships, the brand aims to maintain the integrity of the supply chain while showcasing the natural characteristics inherent to the Dominican harvest.

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