Friis HolmBean-to-Bar
Don Alfonso 70%
70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Nicaragua
Maker's notes: mild acidity, coconut, grass, honey
4.8(4 community ratings)
Don Alfonso 70% is a dark chocolate bar by Friis Holm, made from cacao grown on Alfonso's plantation in El Castillo, Nicaragua.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandFriis Holm at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- Bean to BiteOnline shop in Denmark · ships within the EUFriis Holm at Bean to Bite Order on beantobite.dk
- XOCOATLOnline shop in Germany · ships to 43 countries
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesFriis Holm at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
Tasting Notes
Creamybalancedmild aciditycoconutgrasshoneycoffeedark red fruitforest soil
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About Don Alfonso 70%
Don Alfonso 70% uses cacao from Alfonso's plantation in El Castillo, in southern Nicaragua. Friis Holm describes the cacao as a one-field blend.
The ingredients are cocoa beans, sugar and cocoa butter.
- Bean Origin: El Castillo, Nicaragua
- Ingredients: Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | El Castillo, Nicaragua |
| Weight | 100g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Friis Holm (Denmark) |
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What’s inside
Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter
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Common questions about Don Alfonso 70%
What is the cocoa percentage of Don Alfonso 70%?
Don Alfonso 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Don Alfonso 70% come from?
The cocoa beans in Don Alfonso 70% are sourced from El Castillo, Nicaragua.
What are the ingredients in Don Alfonso 70%?
The ingredients listed for Don Alfonso 70% are: Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter.
How big is a single Don Alfonso 70% bar?
A single Don Alfonso 70% bar weighs 100 grams.
What does Don Alfonso 70% taste like?
Don Alfonso 70% lists flavour notes of Creamy, balanced, mild acidity, coconut and grass.
Is Don Alfonso 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Don Alfonso 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Don Alfonso 70% won any awards?
Don Alfonso 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2026, International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2025 and International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2021.
Where can I buy Don Alfonso 70%?
Don Alfonso 70% is made by Friis Holm. Friis Holm sells directly through their website at https://www.friisholmchokolade.dk. Chof lists 26 shops that carry Friis Holm bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Bar & Cocoa in the United States and Bean Bar You in Australia. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Don Alfonso 70% in the Chof app.
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