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Andean Fruits 72%
72% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: floral, fruity, nutty, caramel
Andean Fruits 72% is a dark chocolate bar from Ecuador, made with Arriba Nacional cacao, dehydrated blueberries, and strawberries.
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Tasting Notes
floralfruitynuttycaramel
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About Andean Fruits 72%
Andean Fruits 72% is produced by Cárdenas Chocolate, a bean-to-bar maker based in Ecuador. The bar utilizes Arriba Nacional cacao beans sourced from the Manabí region, reflecting the specific regional character of the coastal Ecuadorian landscape.
This dark chocolate is made with sugar cane and added cocoa butter, featuring inclusions of dehydrated blueberries and strawberries. The flavour profile includes notes of floral, fruity, nutty, and caramel tones. The bar received a Bronze award at the 2021 Academy of Chocolate competition.
The formulation is vegan and dairy-free. It is produced without the addition of lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. The packaging indicates that the bar may contain traces of peanuts, nuts, soy, and milk.
- Location: Ecuador
- Bean Origin: Manabí, Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Manabí, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Cárdenas Chocolate (Ecuador) |
Awards
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What’s inside
Arriba Nacional cacao beans, cacao butter, sugar cane, dehydrated blueberries and strawberries
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Andean Fruits 72%
What is the cocoa percentage of Andean Fruits 72%?
Andean Fruits 72% contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Andean Fruits 72% come from?
The cocoa beans in Andean Fruits 72% are sourced from Manabí, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Andean Fruits 72% is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Andean Fruits 72%?
The ingredients listed for Andean Fruits 72% are: Arriba Nacional cacao beans, cacao butter, sugar cane, dehydrated blueberries and strawberries.
Is Andean Fruits 72% vegan?
Andean Fruits 72% 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 Andean Fruits 72% bar?
A single Andean Fruits 72% bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Andean Fruits 72% taste like?
Andean Fruits 72% lists flavour notes of floral, fruity, nutty and caramel.
Is Andean Fruits 72% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Andean Fruits 72% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Andean Fruits 72% won any awards?
Andean Fruits 72% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2021.
Where can I buy Andean Fruits 72%?
Andean Fruits 72% is made by Cárdenas Chocolate. Cárdenas Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://www.cardenaschocolate.com. Yahara Chocolate & Tea in Stoughton also carries Cárdenas Chocolate bars. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Andean Fruits 72% in the Chof app.
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