What is the cocoa percentage of Esmeraldas 70%?

Esmeraldas 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 70% come from?

The cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 70% are sourced from Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

What are the ingredients in Esmeraldas 70%?

The ingredients listed for Esmeraldas 70% are: cacao beans, organic sugar.

Is Esmeraldas 70% vegan?

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.

How big is a single Esmeraldas 70% bar?

A single Esmeraldas 70% bar weighs 55 grams.

What does Esmeraldas 70% taste like?

Esmeraldas 70% lists flavour notes of Melon, Fermented dairy, Spice and Herbs.

Is Esmeraldas 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Esmeraldas 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Esmeraldas 70% contain alkalized cocoa?

Esmeraldas 70% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Esmeraldas 70% won any awards?

Esmeraldas 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2023 and International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2024.

Where can I buy Esmeraldas 70%?

Esmeraldas 70% is made by Green Bean to Bar Chocolate. Green Bean to Bar Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://greenchocolate.jp, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Esmeraldas 70% in the Chof app.

Esmeraldas 70%, Green Bean to Bar Chocolate

Esmeraldas 70%

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.

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