FrescoBean-to-Bar
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast
70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Guatemala
Maker's notes: Strawberry jam, Graham cracker
A 70% dark chocolate bar from Fresco, featuring beans from Guatemala's Polochic Valley with notes of strawberry jam and graham cracker.
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- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesFresco at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesFresco at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within CanadaFresco at Chocolate Collective Canada Order on chocolatecollective.ca
- The Chocolate House DCOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United StatesFresco at The Chocolate House DC Order on thechocolatehousedc.com
Tasting Notes
Strawberry jamGraham cracker
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About Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast
Fresco is a United States based bean-to-bar maker that produces small batch chocolate. This 70% dark chocolate bar is sourced from the Polochic Valley in the Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala.
The cacao undergoes box fermentation and sun drying on patios. During production, the maker employs a light roast and a long conche to develop the bar, which carries specific flavour notes of strawberry jam and graham cracker.
This bar is certified organic and contains organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. It contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. It has received International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver in 2018 and 2023.
- Location: United States
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Guatemala
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Polochic Valley, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Fresco (United States) |
Certifications & Awards
organic
What’s inside
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast
What is the cocoa percentage of Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast come from?
The cocoa beans in Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast are sourced from Polochic Valley, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
What are the ingredients in Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast?
The ingredients listed for Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast are: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.
Is Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast vegan?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast 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 Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast bar?
A single Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast taste like?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast lists flavour notes of Strawberry jam and Graham cracker.
Is Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast certified organic or fair trade?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast carries the following certification: organic.
Has Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast won any awards?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2023 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2018.
Where can I buy Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast?
Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast is made by Fresco. Fresco sells directly through their website at https://frescochocolate.com. Chof lists 4 shops that carry Fresco bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Chocolate Collective Canada in Canada and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Polochic Valley Guatemala 70% Light Roast in the Chof app.
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