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71% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: brownie, coffee, soft white fruit, honey
Experience the Pearl of Ecuador, a refined 71% dark chocolate bar highlighting the complex, sun-dried heirloom cacao of the Cerecita Guayas region.
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The Pearl of Ecuador stands as a testament to the distinct terroir of the Cerecita Guayas region. This 71% dark chocolate is crafted with a meticulous focus on origin integrity, utilizing cacao beans that undergo a traditional box fermentation process followed by careful sun drying. By focusing on this specific microclimate, the bar captures the unique characteristics inherent to its Ecuadorian soil.
In terms of sensory experience, the bar reflects a commitment to texture and clarity of flavor. Manufactured using a melanger for precise refining, the chocolate achieves a balanced consistency that allows the natural notes of the bean to shine through. The composition is refreshingly simple, featuring only high quality cacao beans, cocoa butter, and beet sugar. This minimalist approach ensures that the depth of the 71% cacao remains the star of the tasting.
Quality and responsible production are at the core of this bar, evidenced by its organic certification. The international chocolate community has recognized this dedication to craft, as demonstrated by the bar winning an Academy of Chocolate Silver award in 2023.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 71% |
| Origin | Cerecita Guayas, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | La Perla |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Heinde & Verre (Netherlands) |
Cacao beans, cocoa butter, beet sugar
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Pearl of Ecuador contains 71% cocoa (also written 71% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Pearl of Ecuador are sourced from Cerecita Guayas, Ecuador.
Pearl of Ecuador is made with La Perla cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Pearl of Ecuador are: Cacao beans, cocoa butter, beet sugar.
A single Pearl of Ecuador bar weighs 70 grams.
Pearl of Ecuador lists flavour notes of brownie, coffee, soft white fruit, honey and nougat.
Pearl of Ecuador is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Pearl of Ecuador carries the following certification: Organic.
Pearl of Ecuador has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2023.
Pearl of Ecuador is made by Heinde & Verre. Heinde & Verre sells directly through their website at https://heindeverre.com. Chof lists 19 shops that carry Heinde & Verre bars, including Baci di Carina in Würzburg, Bean Bar You in Australia and Bean to Bar in Belgium. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Pearl of Ecuador in the Chof app.
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