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This New Zealand bean-to-bar creation highlights the vibrant, fruity profile of PNG Trinitario.
Where to buy
Buy at AO CacaoThe maker's own online shop.
About Milne Bay 70%
AO Cacao is an artisanal bean to bar maker based in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Driven by a dedication to craft, the maker maintains full control over the transformation process, from raw bean to finished bar. By focusing on single-origin expressions, they celebrate the unique character of their source regions while maintaining a small-batch approach that prioritizes quality and precision.
The Milne Bay 70% showcases the specific nuance of Trinitario cacao beans grown in Papua New Guinea. The beans undergo a meticulous post-harvest protocol, including fermentation for five to seven days in tiered wooden boxes followed by careful sun-drying. Inside the melanger, the cacao is refined into a smooth, balanced texture that highlights a sophisticated flavor profile defined by bright notes of blackberry and cherry, rounded out by a gentle, lingering sweetness reminiscent of honey.
Integrity is at the heart of the bar, which relies on a simple, transparent list of organic ingredients: cacao beans, cane sugar, and cocoa butter.
- Location: Aotearoa, New Zealand
- Certifications: Organic ingredients
- Bean Origin: Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | AO Cacao (New Zealand) |
Tasting Notes
BlackberryCherryHoney
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What’s inside
Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter
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Common questions about Milne Bay 70%
What is the cocoa percentage of Milne Bay 70%?
Milne Bay 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Milne Bay 70% come from?
The cocoa beans in Milne Bay 70% are sourced from Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Milne Bay 70% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Milne Bay 70%?
The ingredients listed for Milne Bay 70% are: Organic Cacao Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter.
How big is a single Milne Bay 70% bar?
A single Milne Bay 70% bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Milne Bay 70% taste like?
Milne Bay 70% lists flavour notes of Blackberry, Cherry and Honey.
Is Milne Bay 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Milne Bay 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Milne Bay 70%?
Milne Bay 70% 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 Milne Bay 70% in the Chof app.
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