CacaosuyoBean-to-Bar
Piura Nibs
70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Peru
Maker's notes: citrus, yuzu, lemon, nut
4.0(1 rating so far)
Cacaosuyo Piura Nibs is a 70% dark chocolate bar from Peru, featuring Porcelana cacao beans with vibrant citrus, tart cherry, and tropical notes.
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- État de chocOnline shop in Canada · ships to Canada and the United States
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesCacaosuyo at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
- Chocolats du MondeOnline shop in Switzerland · ships to the EU and Switzerland
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesCacaosuyo at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
Tasting Notes
citrusyuzulemonnuttart cherryapricotbrighttropicalroasty
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About Piura Nibs
Cacaosuyo is a bean-to-bar producer based in Peru. This 70g bar features Porcelana cacao beans harvested in the Piura region. The beans are genetically classified and dried in the shade (pre-secado).
The chocolate is refined using a melanger. This dark chocolate bar includes cacao nibs as an inclusion, providing a roasty texture that complements the 70% cacao mass. The sensory profile is marked by bright and tropical characteristics, including citrus, yuzu, lemon, nut, tart cherry, and apricot notes.
The ingredients consist of organic cacao mass, organic sugar, cocoa butter, and cacao nibs. This bar is certified Organic and contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or added vegetable fats.
- Location: Peru
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Piura, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Porcelana |
| Weight | 70g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Cacaosuyo (Peru) |
Certifications & Awards
Organic
Competition awards
International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2023International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2023International Chocolate Awards Peru Bronze 2023International Chocolate Awards Peru Silver 2022International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2021International Chocolate Awards Peru Silver 2019International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2018International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2018International Chocolate Awards Peru Bronze 2018International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2017International Chocolate Awards Peru Silver 2016International Chocolate Awards Peru Silver 2015
What’s inside
Organic cacao mass, organic sugar, cocoa butter, cacao nibs
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Common questions about Piura Nibs
What is the cocoa percentage of Piura Nibs?
Piura Nibs contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Piura Nibs come from?
The cocoa beans in Piura Nibs are sourced from Piura, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Piura Nibs is made with Porcelana cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Piura Nibs?
The ingredients listed for Piura Nibs are: Organic cacao mass, organic sugar, cocoa butter, cacao nibs.
How big is a single Piura Nibs bar?
A single Piura Nibs bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Piura Nibs taste like?
Piura Nibs lists flavour notes of citrus, yuzu, lemon, nut and tart cherry.
Is Piura Nibs dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Piura Nibs is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Piura Nibs certified organic or fair trade?
Piura Nibs carries the following certification: Organic.
Has Piura Nibs won any awards?
Piura Nibs has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2023, International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2023 and International Chocolate Awards Peru Bronze 2023, and 9 more.
Where can I buy Piura Nibs?
Piura Nibs is made by Cacaosuyo. Cacaosuyo sells directly through their website at https://cacaosuyo.pe. Chof lists 17 shops that carry Cacaosuyo bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Chocobar in Canada and Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Piura Nibs in the Chof app.
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