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Congo 68%
68% cocoa · dark chocolate · DR Congo
Maker's notes: Cherries, Walnuts, Smoke
4.0(2 community ratings)
Congo 68% is a dark chocolate bar from the Netherlands, made with Forastero beans from the Virunga National Park.
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- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- CAMONDASOnline shop in Germany · ships to 32 countries
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesChocolate Makers at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and GermanyChocolate Makers at Craft Chocolate Store Order on craftchocolate.store
- The Chocolate ShopOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships within the EU
Tasting Notes
CherriesWalnutsSmoke
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About Congo 68%
Chocolate Makers is a bean-to-bar producer based in the Netherlands. This 80 g bar uses Forastero cacao sourced from the Virunga National Park in DR Congo.
The flavour profile presents notes of cherries, walnuts, and smoke. The beans undergo box fermentation and sun drying. During production, the chocolate is refined in a roll refiner. The ingredients list consists of cocoa mass, cane sugar, and added cocoa butter.
This bar is certified Organic and Gluten free. It contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats.
- Location: Netherlands
- Certifications: Organic, Gluten free
- Bean Origin: DR Congo
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 68% |
| Origin | Virunga National Park, DR Congo |
| Bean Variety | Forastero |
| Weight | 80g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Chocolate Makers (Netherlands) |
Certifications
OrganicGluten free
What’s inside
cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Congo 68%
What is the cocoa percentage of Congo 68%?
Congo 68% contains 68% cocoa (also written 68% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Congo 68% come from?
The cocoa beans in Congo 68% are sourced from Virunga National Park, DR Congo.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Congo 68% is made with Forastero cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Congo 68%?
The ingredients listed for Congo 68% are: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
Is Congo 68% vegan?
Congo 68% 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 Congo 68% bar?
A single Congo 68% bar weighs 80 grams.
What does Congo 68% taste like?
Congo 68% lists flavour notes of Cherries, Walnuts and Smoke.
Is Congo 68% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Congo 68% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Congo 68% certified organic or fair trade?
Congo 68% carries the following certifications: Organic and Gluten free.
Where can I buy Congo 68%?
Congo 68% is made by Chocolate Makers. Chocolate Makers sells directly through their website at https://www.chocolatemakers.nl. Chof lists 13 shops that carry Chocolate Makers bars, including Bean to Bar in Belgium, CAMONDAS in Dresden and Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Congo 68% in the Chof app.
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