What is the cocoa percentage of Semuliki Forest 90%?

Semuliki Forest 90% contains 90% cocoa (also written 90% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Semuliki Forest 90% come from?

The cocoa beans in Semuliki Forest 90% are sourced from Semuliki Forest, Uganda.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Semuliki Forest 90% is made with Forastero and Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Semuliki Forest 90%?

The ingredients listed for Semuliki Forest 90% are: cacao beans, organic cane sugar.

How big is a single Semuliki Forest 90% bar?

A single Semuliki Forest 90% bar weighs 70 grams.

What does Semuliki Forest 90% taste like?

Semuliki Forest 90% lists flavour notes of Toffee, Banana and Rum.

Is Semuliki Forest 90% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Semuliki Forest 90% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Semuliki Forest 90% contain alkalized cocoa?

Semuliki Forest 90% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Semuliki Forest 90% won any awards?

Semuliki Forest 90% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate 2023 Bronze, Outstanding Food Producer Awards 2023 Silver and New Zealand Chocolate Awards 2022 Bronze.

Where can I buy Semuliki Forest 90%?

Semuliki Forest 90% is made by Foundry. Foundry sells directly through their website at https://foundrychocolate.co.nz, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Semuliki Forest 90% in the Chof app.

Semuliki Forest 90%, Foundry

Semuliki Forest 90%

Foundry is a bean-to-bar maker based in New Zealand, dedicated to showcasing the unique character of individual cacao origins. By focusing on a minimalist approach, they strip away the distractions to highlight the innate qualities of the beans. This particular bar features a blend of Forastero and Trinitario cacao sourced from the Semuliki Forest, reflecting the maker's commitment to precision and craft.

At a 90% cacao concentration, this bar is an exercise in restraint and technical skill. The beans undergo a light roast to preserve their delicate nuance, followed by careful processing in a melanger to achieve a refined texture. The result is a surprisingly expressive dark chocolate that defies the bitterness often associated with high percentages, instead offering complex flavor notes of toffee, ripe banana, and a hint of rum.

The excellence of this bar starts at the origin, where the beans are fermented in nested wooden boxes for six to seven days and sun-dried on raised beds to ensure peak quality. Containing only cacao beans and organic cane sugar, the composition is intentionally simple. This dedication to quality has been recognized globally, including a Bronze award at the 2023 Academy of Chocolate.

Type	Dark
Cocoa Content	90%
Origin	Semuliki Forest, Uganda
Bean Variety	Forastero and Trinitario
Weight	70g
Process	Non-alkalized
Sweetener	Sugar
Harvest	2023

Semuliki Forest 90%