BaianíTree-to-Bar
Special Blend 88%
88% cocoa · dark chocolate · Brazil
Maker's notes: pure cacao, dried fruit, banana
Special Blend 88% is a dark chocolate bar from Brazil, featuring notes of pure cacao, dried fruit, and banana.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandBaianí at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- Alexis Templeton StudioOnline shop in Canada · ships to 30 countries
- Bean to BiteOnline shop in Denmark · ships within the EUBaianí at Bean to Bite Order on beantobite.dk
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesBaianí at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
Tasting Notes
pure cacaodried fruitbanana
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About Special Blend 88%
Special Blend 88% is produced by Baianí, a tree-to-bar maker based in Brazil. The bar utilizes Trinitario cacao beans originating from the Fazenda Santa Rita lot in the Vale Potumuju region of Bahia.
This dark chocolate contains 88% cacao. The ingredients consist of cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and added cocoa butter. It excludes lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, and vegetable fats. The sensory profile presents flavour notes of pure cacao, dried fruit, and banana.
The 58 g bar carries an allergen statement noting that it may contain traces of tree nuts and milk.
- Location: Brazil
- Bean Origin: Brazil
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 88% |
| Origin | Vale Potumuju, Bahia, Brazil |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 58g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Baianí (Brazil) |
Awards
Competition awards
What’s inside
single origin cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Special Blend 88%
What is the cocoa percentage of Special Blend 88%?
Special Blend 88% contains 88% cocoa (also written 88% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Special Blend 88% come from?
The cocoa beans in Special Blend 88% are sourced from Vale Potumuju, Bahia, Brazil.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Special Blend 88% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Special Blend 88%?
The ingredients listed for Special Blend 88% are: single origin cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter.
Is Special Blend 88% vegan?
Special Blend 88% 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.
How big is a single Special Blend 88% bar?
A single Special Blend 88% bar weighs 58 grams.
What does Special Blend 88% taste like?
Special Blend 88% lists flavour notes of pure cacao, dried fruit and banana.
Is Special Blend 88% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Special Blend 88% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Special Blend 88% won any awards?
Special Blend 88% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2020.
Where can I buy Special Blend 88%?
Special Blend 88% is made by Baianí. Baianí sells directly through their website at https://baiani.com.br. Chof lists 17 shops that carry Baianí bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Alexis Templeton Studio in St. John's and Bar & Cocoa in the United States. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Special Blend 88% in the Chof app.
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