What is the cocoa percentage of Don Alfonso 70%?

Don Alfonso 70% contains 70% cocoa, 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.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Don Alfonso 70% is made with Trinitario-Acriollado cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

How big is a single Don Alfonso 70% bar?

A single Don Alfonso 70% bar weighs 100 grams.

Has Don Alfonso 70% won any awards?

Don Alfonso 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Silver 2025 (European), International Chocolate Awards Bronze 2022 (World) and International Chocolate Awards Silver 2021-22 (Bean-to-Bar), and 1 more.

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, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Don Alfonso 70% in the Chof app.

Don Alfonso 70%, Friis Holm

Name: Don Alfonso 70%
Brand: Friis Holm
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Don Alfonso 70%

The Don Alfonso 70% is a signature bar produced by Friis Holm. It highlights the specific output of a single farmer, Don Alfonso, located in the El Castillo region of Nicaragua. This bar represents a focused approach to cacao production, emphasizing the impact of individual agricultural management on the final result.

The bar utilizes the Trinitario-Acriollado bean variety. A defining aspect of its character is the meticulous post-harvest handling, where controlled fermentation and solar drying are managed on-site by Don Alfonso. This direct involvement at the farm level ensures consistency in the raw material before it reaches the production facility. The composition is kept minimal, relying on a blend of cocoa beans, sugar, and added cocoa butter.

Recognition for this bar includes multiple honors from the International Chocolate Awards. These include a Silver medal at the 2025 European competition, a Bronze medal at the 2022 World finals, and a Silver medal in the 2021-22 Bean-to-Bar category. These accolades reflect consistent performance in professional sensory evaluations.