What is the cocoa percentage of Criollo 80%?

Criollo 80% contains 80% cocoa (also written 80% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Criollo 80% come from?

The cocoa beans in Criollo 80% are sourced from Venezuela.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Criollo 80% is made with Criollo cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Criollo 80%?

The ingredients listed for Criollo 80% are: cocoa paste, brown sugar.

How big is a single Criollo 80% bar?

A single Criollo 80% bar weighs 50 grams.

What does Criollo 80% taste like?

Criollo 80% lists flavour notes of Raisins, Dates and Dried Figs.

Is Criollo 80% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Criollo 80% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Criollo 80% contain alkalized cocoa?

Criollo 80% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Criollo 80% won any awards?

Criollo 80% has been recognised at: Tavoletta d'Oro 2024 Best Dark Chocolate, Tavoletta d'Oro 2023 Best Dark Chocolate and Academy of Chocolate Awards Gold.

Where can I buy Criollo 80%?

Criollo 80% is made by Domori. Domori sells directly through their website at https://www.domori.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Criollo 80% in the Chof app.

Criollo 80%, Domori

Criollo 80%

The Criollo 80% bar is a focused expression of the rare Criollo cacao variety. Sourced specifically from the Hacienda San José estate, this bar showcases the genetic purity of the bean. The production process emphasizes the raw material, avoiding common additives like lecithin, vanillin, or vegetable fats to maintain the integrity of the harvest.

The flavor profile is defined by deep, dark fruit characteristics. Connoisseurs will identify pronounced notes of raisins, dates, and dried figs on the palate. With a high cacao content of 80% and a simplified ingredient list consisting only of cocoa paste and brown sugar, the texture remains focused on the natural characteristics of the single-origin crop. It is presented in a 50-gram format.

Recognition for this bar includes back-to-back Tavoletta d'Oro awards for Best Dark Chocolate in 2023 and 2024, as well as a gold win from the Academy of Chocolate. While the bar is crafted with care, the manufacturing environment processes other ingredients, meaning it may contain traces of milk, nuts, and soy.

Criollo 80%