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70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Melon, Fermented dairy, Spice, Herbs
Esmeraldas 70% is a Japanese-made bean-to-bar dark chocolate from Ecuador, featuring distinct notes of melon, spice, and herbs.
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Green Bean to Bar Chocolate is an artisan producer based in Japan. Operating as a dedicated bean-to-bar maker, the team handles every step of the chocolate manufacturing process by hand, from raw bean to finished bar. This meticulous, manual approach allows the maker to highlight the specific character of their chosen origins.
The Esmeraldas 70% bar is composed of only two ingredients, consisting of cacao beans and organic sugar. This simplicity focuses the palate on the Ecuadorian terroir of the Esmeraldas region. The resulting profile presents a balance of melon, fermented dairy, spice, and herbal undertones. Its consistent quality has been recognized with Bronze awards at the International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific in both 2023 and 2024.
The bar is produced at a weight of 55 grams, keeping the focus on small, intentional batches. By strictly controlling the production from the initial roasting stages through to tempering and molding, the maker maintains a clear link between the Ecuadorian farms and the final consumer experience.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Weight | 55g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Green Bean to Bar Chocolate (Japan) |
cacao beans, organic sugar
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Esmeraldas 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 70% are sourced from Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
The ingredients listed for Esmeraldas 70% are: cacao beans, organic sugar.
Esmeraldas 70% 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.
A single Esmeraldas 70% bar weighs 55 grams.
Esmeraldas 70% lists flavour notes of Melon, Fermented dairy, Spice and Herbs.
Esmeraldas 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Esmeraldas 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2024 and International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2023.
Esmeraldas 70% is made by Green Bean to Bar Chocolate. Green Bean to Bar Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://greenchocolate.jp. To track your tastings, scan Esmeraldas 70% in the Chof app.
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