AO CacaoBean-to-Bar
Milne Bay 70%
70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Papua New Guinea
Maker's notes: Blackberry, Cherry, Honey
A 70% dark chocolate bar from New Zealand maker AO Cacao, produced with Trinitario beans from the Milne Bay region of Papua New Guinea.
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Tasting Notes
BlackberryCherryHoney
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About Milne Bay 70%
AO Cacao is a bean-to-bar maker based in New Zealand. This 50g bar features Trinitario cacao beans sourced from the Milne Bay region of Papua New Guinea.
The cacao undergoes a 5-7 day fermentation process in tiered wooden boxes, followed by sun-drying. The maker uses a melanger for refining. The final 70% dark chocolate offers flavour notes of blackberry, cherry, and honey.
The ingredients consist of organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. The bar contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats.
- Location: New Zealand
- Bean Origin: 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) |
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. To track your tastings, scan Milne Bay 70% in the Chof app.
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