Award-winning Danish dark chocolate featuring DNA-identified Nicaliso cacao from Nicaragua, elegantly infused with aromatic green cinnamon leaves.
Based in Denmark, the maker focuses on highlighting the genetic diversity of cacao through precise post-harvest processing. This 100 gram bar features the Nicaliso variety, which is a specific DNA-identified selection grown in Northern Nicaragua. The producer is known for working closely with growers to ensure that the unique signature of the land and the bean is preserved from the farm to the finished bar.
This 70 percent dark chocolate represents a sophisticated take on the inclusion style. Rather than using traditional ground cinnamon bark, the recipe incorporates green cinnamon leaves, which lend a delicate, herbal, and highly aromatic quality to the experience. The Nicaliso beans undergo a controlled box fermentation and are dried under the sun, a process that develops a complex flavor profile. This dedication to craft was recognized at the 2025 International Chocolate Awards World Final, where the bar was honored with a Silver award.
The sourcing philosophy behind this bar emphasizes the importance of varietal purity and transparency. By utilizing single variety cacao from Northern Nicaragua, the maker showcases the distinct nuances of the Nicaliso bean. The ingredient list is kept intentional and focused, containing cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, and the signature cinnamon leaves. With 30 grams of sugar per 100 grams, the sweetness is balanced to allow the earthy and spicy notes of the Nicaraguan terroir to take center stage.
| Type | Inclusions |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Northern Nicaragua, Nicaragua |
| Bean Variety | Nicaliso |
| Weight | 100g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Friis Holm (DK) |
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Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, green cinnamon leaves
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Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% contains 70% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% are sourced from Northern Nicaragua, Nicaragua.
Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% is made with Nicaliso cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% bar weighs 100 grams.
Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2025, International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2023 and International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2021-22, and 2 more.
Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 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 Nicaliso Green Cinnamon 70% in the Chof app.
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