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A 77% dark chocolate bar from Goodnow Farms featuring Nicaraguan cacao with notes of cocoa, caramel, and raisin.
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Buy at Goodnow FarmsThe maker's own online shop.
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- The Chocolate Dispensary · Los Angeles, United Statescarries Goodnow Farmsselection varies
- État de choc · Montréal, Canadacarries Goodnow Farmsselection varies
- Cocoa Store · New York, United Statescarries Goodnow Farmsselection varies
- Mon Aimee Chocolat · Pittsburgh, United Statescarries Goodnow Farmsselection varies
- DeLaurenti Food & Wine · Seattle, United Statescarries Goodnow Farmsselection varies
About El Carmen Nicaragua 77%
Goodnow Farms produces this 77% dark chocolate bar, which highlights the specific characteristics of cacao grown in the Matagalpa region of Nicaragua. The operation functions as a bean-to-bar maker, focusing on maintaining control over every step of the manufacturing process from raw bean to finished bar.
The flavor profile presents notes of cocoa, caramel, and raisin, underpinned by earthy tones. This result is achieved through a custom fermentation profile developed in collaboration with Cacao Bisiesto, followed by refining the ingredients in a melanger. The bar is made with cacao beans, organic sugar, and freshly pressed cocoa butter.
The product is certified vegan, gluten free, and soy free, though it may contain trace amounts of peanuts and tree nuts. The weight of each bar is 55 grams.
- Location: Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
- Certifications: Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free
- Bean Origin: El Carmen, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 77% |
| Origin | El Carmen, Matagalpa, Nicaragua |
| Weight | 55g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Goodnow Farms (United States) |
Certifications & Awards
VeganGluten FreeSoy Free
Competition awards
International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2023Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2022Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2020International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2019
Tasting Notes
cocoacaramelraisinearthy
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What’s inside
Cacao Beans, Organic Sugar, Freshly Pressed Cocoa Butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about El Carmen Nicaragua 77%
What is the cocoa percentage of El Carmen Nicaragua 77%?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% contains 77% cocoa (also written 77% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in El Carmen Nicaragua 77% come from?
The cocoa beans in El Carmen Nicaragua 77% are sourced from El Carmen, Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
What are the ingredients in El Carmen Nicaragua 77%?
The ingredients listed for El Carmen Nicaragua 77% are: Cacao Beans, Organic Sugar, Freshly Pressed Cocoa Butter.
Is El Carmen Nicaragua 77% vegan?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% 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 El Carmen Nicaragua 77% bar?
A single El Carmen Nicaragua 77% bar weighs 55 grams.
What does El Carmen Nicaragua 77% taste like?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% lists flavour notes of cocoa, caramel, raisin and earthy.
Is El Carmen Nicaragua 77% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is El Carmen Nicaragua 77% certified organic or fair trade?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% carries the following certifications: Vegan, Gluten Free and Soy Free.
Has El Carmen Nicaragua 77% won any awards?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2023, Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2022 and Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021, and 5 more.
Where can I buy El Carmen Nicaragua 77%?
El Carmen Nicaragua 77% is made by Goodnow Farms. Goodnow Farms sells directly through their website at https://goodnowfarms.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan El Carmen Nicaragua 77% in the Chof app.
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