A 70% dark chocolate from Friis Holm using Nicaraguan Rugoso beans subjected to an experimental 48-hour low-fermentation protocol.
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Produced by the Danish bean-to-bar maker Friis Holm, this 70% dark chocolate bar utilizes the Rugoso bean variety sourced from the Rugoso region in Nicaragua. The chocolate is made with three ingredients: cocoa beans, sugar, and cocoa butter. Each 100-gram bar contains 30 grams of sugar and 36 grams of fat.
The production process features an experimental low-fermentation protocol, lasting 48 hours in boxes. This method, which the maker terms Bad Fermentation, results in approximately 25% of the beans turning brown. The resulting chocolate presents flavor notes of green banana, unripe plum, baked plums, tannins, and spicy hints. The bar holds Organic certification (DK-ÖKO-100) and earned European Silver at the International Chocolate Awards in both 2017 and 2018.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Nicaragua |
| Bean Variety | Rugoso |
| Weight | 100g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Friis Holm (Denmark) |
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Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation are sourced from Nicaragua.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation is made with Rugoso cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
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Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter
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The ingredients listed for Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation are: Cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter.
A single Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation bar weighs 100 grams.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation lists flavour notes of Unripe plum, green banana, baked plums, tannins and spicy.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation carries the following certifications: Organic and DK-ÖKO-100.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards European Gold 2026, International Chocolate Awards European Bronze 2024 and International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2023, and 6 more.
Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation 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 Rugoso 70% Bad Fermentation in the Chof app.