CastronovoBean-to-Bar
Piura Blanco 76%
76% cocoa · dark chocolate · Peru
Maker's notes: Starfruit, Almond
This 76% dark chocolate bar from United States maker Castronovo features the Piura Blanco bean from Peru, offering starfruit and almond notes.
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- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesCastronovo at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Cocoa StoreOnline shop in the United States · ships to 210 countries
- Mon Aimee ChocolatOnline shop in the United States · ships to the United States and Canada
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within Canada
- The Chocolate ProjectOnline shop in Canada · ships within CanadaCastronovo at The Chocolate Project Order on chocolateproject.ca
Tasting Notes
StarfruitAlmond
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About Piura Blanco 76%
Castronovo is a United States based bean-to-bar maker. The company uses Piura Blanco cacao beans sourced from the Piura region of Peru.
The Piura Blanco 76% bar is a dark chocolate defined by its distinct flavour notes of starfruit and almond. To achieve its final texture, the maker refines this bar in a melanger through stone grinding and employs a tempering process. It was awarded an Americas Silver medal at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards.
This bar is made with organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and added organic cocoa butter. It does not contain lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. The bar is produced in a facility that also processes milk and wheat.
- Location: United States
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 76% |
| Origin | Piura, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Piura Blanco |
| Weight | 62g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Castronovo (United States) |
Awards
Competition awards
What’s inside
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Piura Blanco 76%
What is the cocoa percentage of Piura Blanco 76%?
Piura Blanco 76% contains 76% cocoa (also written 76% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Piura Blanco 76% come from?
The cocoa beans in Piura Blanco 76% are sourced from Piura, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Piura Blanco 76% is made with Piura Blanco cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Piura Blanco 76%?
The ingredients listed for Piura Blanco 76% are: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.
Is Piura Blanco 76% vegan?
Piura Blanco 76% 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 Piura Blanco 76% bar?
A single Piura Blanco 76% bar weighs 62 grams.
What does Piura Blanco 76% taste like?
Piura Blanco 76% lists flavour notes of Starfruit and Almond.
Is Piura Blanco 76% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Piura Blanco 76% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Piura Blanco 76% won any awards?
Piura Blanco 76% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2026.
Where can I buy Piura Blanco 76%?
Piura Blanco 76% is made by Castronovo. Castronovo sells directly through their website at https://castronovochocolate.com. Chof lists 7 shops that carry Castronovo bars, including Chocolate Collective Canada in Canada, Chocology in Stony Brook and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Piura Blanco 76% in the Chof app.
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