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A 57% milk chocolate from Kankel Cacao using Madagascar Trinitario, Criollo, and Forastero beans with distinct cacao and cheese notes.
About Leche de Oveja
Kankel Cacao is a Spanish bean-to-bar maker that sources its cacao from the Mava Maliolio lot in the Valle de Sambirano region of Madagascar. This bar utilizes a blend of Trinitario, Criollo, and Forastero bean varieties, which undergo a post-harvest protocol consisting of 6 days in wooden boxes.
Leche de Oveja is a 57% milk chocolate, crafted using whole sheep milk, cane sugar, cocoa nibs, and added cocoa butter. The production process involves roasting at 125C/24 mts, followed by a conching phase that lasts 4 days. The resulting flavour profile is defined by notes of cacao and cheese.
The maker engages in direct-trade sourcing practices for their beans. The bar is formulated with 35.8 g of sugar per 100g and contains sheep milk as a declared allergen.
- Location: Spain
- Bean Origin: Madagascar
Quick Specs
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 57% |
| Origin | Valle de Sambirano, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario, Criollo, Forastero |
| Weight | 75g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Harvest | 2023 |
| Maker | Kankel Cacao (Spain) |
Tasting Notes
CacaoCheese
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What’s inside
cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, whole sheep milk, cane sugar
Contains dairy
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Common questions about Leche de Oveja
What is the cocoa percentage of Leche de Oveja?
Leche de Oveja contains 57% cocoa (also written 57% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Leche de Oveja come from?
The cocoa beans in Leche de Oveja are sourced from Valle de Sambirano, Madagascar.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Leche de Oveja is made with Trinitario, Criollo, Forastero cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Leche de Oveja?
The ingredients listed for Leche de Oveja are: cocoa nibs, cocoa butter, whole sheep milk, cane sugar.
Is Leche de Oveja vegan?
Leche de Oveja contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
How big is a single Leche de Oveja bar?
A single Leche de Oveja bar weighs 75 grams.
What does Leche de Oveja taste like?
Leche de Oveja lists flavour notes of Cacao and Cheese.
Is Leche de Oveja dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Leche de Oveja is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.
Where can I buy Leche de Oveja?
Leche de Oveja is made by Kankel Cacao. Kankel Cacao sells directly through their website at https://www.kankelcacao.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Leche de Oveja in the Chof app.
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