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A multi-award winning 70% dark chocolate from Davao, Philippines. This single estate reserve offers complex notes of honey, peach, and forest flowers.
The Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 is a flagship expression from Auro, a trailblazing bean-to-bar maker based in the Philippines. By working directly with farming communities in Davao City, Auro has elevated the profile of Filipino cacao on the global stage. This bar represents a meticulous commitment to origin, showcasing the specific terroir of the Paquibato Estate.
At 70% cacao, this dark chocolate is crafted with a focus on precision post-harvest techniques. The beans undergo a rigorous 132-hour box fermentation followed by 5.5 days of sun-drying, a process that coaxes out a sophisticated flavor spectrum. On the palate, one discovers a harmonious blend of forest valley flowers and dark honey, grounded by the richness of caramelized nuts and lifted by bright flashes of peach and citrus.
Auro maintains a philosophy of transparency and quality, utilizing only three core ingredients: cacao mass, organic muscovado sugar, and cacao butter. This dedication to purity and excellence has earned the bar significant international recognition, including accolades from the Academy of Chocolate and the Cocoa of Excellence program. It is a Halal-certified testament to the potential of Philippine cacao.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Paquibato, Davao City, Philippines |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 60g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Harvest | 2018 |
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| Maker | AURO (Philippines) |
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Cacao mass, organic muscovado sugar, cacao butter
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Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 contains 70% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 are sourced from Paquibato, Davao City, Philippines.
Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 bar weighs 60 grams.
Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 carries the following certification: Halal.
Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2019, Academy of Chocolate Silver 2020 and International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2023, and 1 more.
Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 is made by AURO. AURO sells directly through their website at https://aurochocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Paquibato Single Estate Reserve 2018 in the Chof app.
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