Fortissima 80% is a dark chocolate bar from French bean-to-bar maker Pralus, featuring a blend of Ecuadorian Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario beans.
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Fortissima 80% is a signature creation from François Pralus, a French bean-to-bar chocolate maker with a heritage dating back to 1948. Based in France, the house manages the entire production cycle, from roasting the raw cacao to the final tempering of the bars. This high-percentage bar reflects the long-standing tradition and technical mastery synonymous with the Pralus name.
The flavor profile of this bar stems from a precise selection of Ecuadorian cacao, incorporating a mix of Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario bean varieties. By blending these distinct varieties, the producer achieves a balanced intensity at 80% cacao content. The ingredient list is straightforward, relying on cocoa, sugar, cocoa butter, and a small amount of sunflower lecithin to achieve the desired texture.
Pralus maintains its own roasting facilities, ensuring quality control over the final roast profile for each origin. While this bar highlights the specific characteristics of Ecuadorian beans, consumers should be aware that the production environment also processes nuts and milk. This ensures that enthusiasts can appreciate the purity of the cocoa while being informed of potential allergens present in the workshop.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 80% |
| Origin | Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario |
| Weight | 100g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | François Pralus (France) |
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cocoa, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin
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Fortissima 80% contains 80% cocoa (also written 80% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Fortissima 80% are sourced from Ecuador.
Fortissima 80% is made with Criollo, Forastero, Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Fortissima 80% are: cocoa, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
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A single Fortissima 80% bar weighs 100 grams.
Fortissima 80% lists flavour notes of cocoa, fruity, tangy and smoky.
Fortissima 80% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Fortissima 80% is made by François Pralus. François Pralus sells directly through their website at https://www.chocolats-pralus.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Fortissima 80% in the Chof app.