What is the cocoa percentage of Blanco de Criollo 70%?

Blanco de Criollo 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Blanco de Criollo 70% come from?

The cocoa beans in Blanco de Criollo 70% are sourced from Peru.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Blanco de Criollo 70% is made with Criollo cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Blanco de Criollo 70%?

The ingredients listed for Blanco de Criollo 70% are: Cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter. Cocoa min. 70%.

How big is a single Blanco de Criollo 70% bar?

A single Blanco de Criollo 70% bar weighs 50 grams.

What does Blanco de Criollo 70% taste like?

Blanco de Criollo 70% lists flavour notes of honey, wood and dried plum.

Is Blanco de Criollo 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Blanco de Criollo 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Blanco de Criollo 70% contain alkalized cocoa?

Blanco de Criollo 70% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Blanco de Criollo 70% certified organic or fair trade?

Blanco de Criollo 70% carries the following certifications: Non-GMO and Kosher Dairy.

Has Blanco de Criollo 70% won any awards?

Blanco de Criollo 70% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Golden Bean (2013).

Where can I buy Blanco de Criollo 70%?

Blanco de Criollo 70% is made by Amedei. Amedei sells directly through their website at https://amedei.it, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Blanco de Criollo 70% in the Chof app.

Blanco de Criollo 70%, Amedei

Blanco de Criollo 70%

Produced by the Italian chocolatier Amedei, the Blanco de Criollo 70% stands out for its use of Criollo cocoa beans. This specific variety is known for its limited yield and delicate profile, placing it among the most prized beans in the world of fine chocolate. The bars originate from the diverse landscapes of Peru, where the specific genetics of the cocoa trees contribute to the foundational character of the finished bar.

The sensory profile of this bar is defined by a balance of honey, wood, and dried plum notes. Achieving this complexity requires a careful post-harvest protocol. The beans undergo a 7-day fermentation process within tiered wooden boxes, followed by a slow sun-drying phase in solar tunnels that lasts between 7 and 12 days. These steps ensure that the raw ingredients, consisting only of cocoa mass, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, are developed into a refined final product.

Amedei maintains strict oversight of its production standards to ensure consistency and quality. The Blanco de Criollo 70% meets both Non-GMO and Kosher Dairy certification requirements. With an energy density of 589 kcal per 100g, this bar represents a focused approach to ingredient selection and traditional processing methods.