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Experience the gold-medal craft of AO Cacao. This Papua New Guinea single origin bar offers a creamy, aromatic journey through caramel and tonka bean.
AO Cacao is a dedicated maker committed to the art of small-batch production. Based in New Zealand, they focus on transforming high-quality raw materials into exceptional finished bars. By maintaining a meticulous approach to their process, they ensure that the specific characteristics of their chosen origins are preserved and highlighted in every batch.
This 60% cacao bar is a testament to the versatility of the Trinitario bean variety sourced from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea. Through careful refinement in a melanger and precise tempering, the bar achieves a harmonious texture. The flavor profile is exceptionally inviting, leading with rich notes of caramel and butter, rounded out by the complex, spicy, and almond-like nuance of tonka bean. Its inclusion of milk powder creates a velvety finish that bridges the gap between dark and milk chocolate styles.
The quality of this bar is recognized by industry experts, having earned a Gold medal at the 2022 NZ Chocolate Awards. AO Cacao prioritizes organic ingredients, utilizing organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cacao butter to construct a clean and expressive profile that honors its remote origin in the Milne Bay region.
| Type | Dark Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 60% |
| Origin | Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | AO Cacao (New Zealand) |
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Organic Cacao beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Milk Powder, Organic Cacao Butter
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60% Cacao Single Origin contains 60% cocoa, classified as milk chocolate.
The cocoa beans in 60% Cacao Single Origin are sourced from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.
60% Cacao Single Origin is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
60% Cacao Single Origin contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
A single 60% Cacao Single Origin bar weighs 50 grams.
60% Cacao Single Origin has been recognised at: NZ Chocolate Awards Gold 2022.
60% Cacao Single Origin is made by AO Cacao. AO Cacao sells directly through their website at https://aocacao.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 60% Cacao Single Origin in the Chof app.
