What is the cocoa percentage of Milne Bay 70%?

Milne Bay 70% contains 70% cocoa, 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, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

How big is a single Milne Bay 70% bar?

A single Milne Bay 70% bar weighs 50 grams.

Has Milne Bay 70% won any awards?

Milne Bay 70% has been recognised at: NZ Chocolate Awards 2022 Gold and Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2022 Silver.

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.

Milne Bay 70%, AO Cacao

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. The exceptional execution of this bar has earned it industry recognition, including Gold at the NZ Chocolate Awards 2022 and a Silver medal at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2022, underscoring its place in the specialty chocolate landscape.