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An 88% single-estate dark chocolate from AO Cacao, featuring Trinitario beans from Pingtung County, Taiwan, with notes of pineapple and toffee.
AO Cacao is an artisanal bean-to-bar producer based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This bar showcases a specific interest in the emerging cacao landscape of Pingtung County, Taiwan. By focusing on a single estate, the maker highlights the specific characteristics of the region while maintaining a high cacao content of 88 percent.
The bar is crafted using Trinitario cacao beans, which contribute to a defined sensory profile. Tasting reveals primary notes of pineapple and raisin, balanced by the sweetness of toffee. The inclusion of organic cacao butter alongside organic beans and cane sugar creates a specific textural experience typical of high-percentage dark chocolate.
AO Cacao operates with a focus on certified organic ingredients. The dedication to quality in their processing methods earned this bar a Silver award at the 2023 Academy of Chocolate competition.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 88% |
| Origin | Pingtung County, Taiwan |
| 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, cacao butter
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88% Single Estate, Pingtung County contains 88% cocoa (also written 88% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in 88% Single Estate, Pingtung County are sourced from Pingtung County, Taiwan.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for 88% Single Estate, Pingtung County are: Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cacao butter.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
A single 88% Single Estate, Pingtung County bar weighs 50 grams.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County lists flavour notes of Pineapple, Raisin and Toffee.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
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88% Single Estate, Pingtung County is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County carries the following certification: Organic.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2023.
88% Single Estate, Pingtung County 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 88% Single Estate, Pingtung County in the Chof app.