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El Ganso 70% is a Peruvian dark chocolate bar made from the Porcelana bean, featuring floral notes of jasmine and honey.
Where to buy
Buy at CacaosuyoThe maker's own online shop.
Find it in a shop
These shops sell Cacaosuyo. They can be in any country.
- Chocolats du Monde · Genève, Switzerlandcarries Cacaosuyoselection varies
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market · Los Angeles, United Statescarries Cacaosuyoselection varies
- The Chocolate Dispensary · Los Angeles, United Statescarries Cacaosuyoselection varies
- État de choc · Montréal, Canadacarries Cacaosuyoselection varies
- Yahara Chocolate & Tea · Stoughton, United Statescarries Cacaosuyoselection varies
About El Ganso 70%
Cacaosuyo is a bean-to-bar maker based in Peru. The brand operates with an organic certification and maintains direct-trade relationships with producers, focusing on sourcing high-quality cacao from specific regions like Junin.
El Ganso 70% showcases the Porcelana bean variety. The sensory profile is defined by notes of jasmine and honey. This bar is made using only cacao mass, sugar, and added cocoa butter, without the use of lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, or vegetable fats. The cacao undergoes careful fermentation and drying practices in the field, including the use of shaded pre-secado drying techniques.
This standard dark chocolate bar has received recognition at the International Chocolate Awards, including Gold wins in 2023, 2025, and 2026, and a Silver award in 2023.
- Location: Peru
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Junin, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Porcelana |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Cacaosuyo (Peru) |
Awards
Tasting Notes
JasmineHoney
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What’s inside
cocoa mass, sugar
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Common questions about El Ganso 70%
What is the cocoa percentage of El Ganso 70%?
El Ganso 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in El Ganso 70% come from?
The cocoa beans in El Ganso 70% are sourced from Junin, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
El Ganso 70% is made with Porcelana cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in El Ganso 70%?
The ingredients listed for El Ganso 70% are: cocoa mass, sugar.
How big is a single El Ganso 70% bar?
A single El Ganso 70% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does El Ganso 70% taste like?
El Ganso 70% lists flavour notes of Jasmine and Honey.
Is El Ganso 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
El Ganso 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has El Ganso 70% won any awards?
El Ganso 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Gold 2026, International Chocolate Awards Gold 2025 and International Chocolate Awards World Final Gold 2025, and 3 more.
Where can I buy El Ganso 70%?
El Ganso 70% is made by Cacaosuyo. Cacaosuyo sells directly through their website at https://cacaosuyo.pe, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan El Ganso 70% in the Chof app.
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