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An 80% dark chocolate bar from Karuna, featuring Trinitario cacao from the Öko Caribe farm in the Dominican Republic with notes of nuts and dried fruit.
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About Dominican Republic 80%
Karuna is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker located in the Dolomites, Italy. The bar features 80% cacao content derived from the Trinitario bean variety, sourced specifically from the Öko Caribe farm lot in Duarte, Dominican Republic. The ingredients are cocoa mass, sugar, and cocoa butter.
The beans undergo centralized fermentation in wooden boxes for 6 days, followed by 7 days of sun drying at the Öko Caribe facility. This bar presents a flavor profile of nuts, dried fruits, and light acidity.
The chocolate carries Organic and Fair Trade certifications.
- Location: Dolomites, Italy
- Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade
- Bean Origin: Dominican Republic
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 80% |
| Origin | Duarte Province, Dominican Republic |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 60g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Karuna (Italy) |
Certifications
OrganicFair Trade
Tasting Notes
NutsDried fruitsLight acidity
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What’s inside
cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter
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Common questions about Dominican Republic 80%
What is the cocoa percentage of Dominican Republic 80%?
Dominican Republic 80% contains 80% cocoa (also written 80% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Dominican Republic 80% come from?
The cocoa beans in Dominican Republic 80% are sourced from Duarte Province, Dominican Republic.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Dominican Republic 80% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Dominican Republic 80%?
The ingredients listed for Dominican Republic 80% are: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter.
How big is a single Dominican Republic 80% bar?
A single Dominican Republic 80% bar weighs 60 grams.
What does Dominican Republic 80% taste like?
Dominican Republic 80% lists flavour notes of Nuts, Dried fruits and Light acidity.
Is Dominican Republic 80% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Dominican Republic 80% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Dominican Republic 80% certified organic or fair trade?
Dominican Republic 80% carries the following certifications: Organic and Fair Trade.
Where can I buy Dominican Republic 80%?
Dominican Republic 80% is made by Karuna. Karuna sells directly through their website at https://www.karunachocolate.it, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Dominican Republic 80% in the Chof app.
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