What is the cocoa percentage of 70% Mole Oaxaqueño?

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

Where do the cocoa beans in 70% Mole Oaxaqueño come from?

The cocoa beans in 70% Mole Oaxaqueño are sourced from Hacienda La Carrera, El Salvador.

What are the ingredients in 70% Mole Oaxaqueño?

The ingredients listed for 70% Mole Oaxaqueño are: Cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, cocoa butter, sesame seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chili peppers, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, star anise.

How big is a single 70% Mole Oaxaqueño bar?

A single 70% Mole Oaxaqueño bar weighs 50 grams.

What does 70% Mole Oaxaqueño taste like?

70% Mole Oaxaqueño lists flavour notes of Toasted spices, Chili and Sesame.

Is 70% Mole Oaxaqueño dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

70% Mole Oaxaqueño is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does 70% Mole Oaxaqueño contain alkalized cocoa?

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

Has 70% Mole Oaxaqueño won any awards?

70% Mole Oaxaqueño has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2021-22, Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2021 and International Chocolate Awards European 2026 Bronze.

Where can I buy 70% Mole Oaxaqueño?

70% Mole Oaxaqueño is made by KAICAO. KAICAO sells directly through their website at https://kaicaochocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 70% Mole Oaxaqueño in the Chof app.

70% Mole Oaxaqueño, KAICAO

70% Mole Oaxaqueño

The 70% Mole Oaxaqueño bar is produced by KAICAO, a bean-to-bar maker located in the heart of Madrid. As an artisan workshop, they manage the entire production process locally, transforming raw materials into finished bars with a focus on transparency and traditional methods.

The foundation of this bar is cacao sourced from Hacienda La Carrera in Usulután, El Salvador. These beans undergo a specific protocol of six-day fermentation in wooden boxes followed by sun-drying to stabilize the flavor profile. The finished chocolate incorporates a blend of sesame seeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and a mix of chili peppers, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, and star anise, creating a savory and spiced profile that honors the Oaxacan mole tradition.

KAICAO maintains a direct relationship with its producers to ensure the quality of the raw cacao. The dedication to this specific flavor profile and production method has been recognized by various industry organizations, earning the brand multiple honors including awards from the International Chocolate Awards and the Academy of Chocolate.