What is the cocoa percentage of Costa Esmeraldas 70%?

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

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

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

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Costa Esmeraldas 70% is made with Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Costa Esmeraldas 70%?

The ingredients listed for Costa Esmeraldas 70% are: cacao beans, unrefined cane sugar, cacao butter.

How big is a single Costa Esmeraldas 70% bar?

A single Costa Esmeraldas 70% bar weighs 55 grams.

What does Costa Esmeraldas 70% taste like?

Costa Esmeraldas 70% lists flavour notes of Cassis, Oak and Red Wine.

Is Costa Esmeraldas 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Costa Esmeraldas 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Costa Esmeraldas 70% contain alkalized cocoa?

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

Has Costa Esmeraldas 70% won any awards?

Costa Esmeraldas 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2024 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2021-22.

Where can I buy Costa Esmeraldas 70%?

Costa Esmeraldas 70% is made by Kasama Chocolate. Kasama Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://kasamachocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Costa Esmeraldas 70% in the Chof app.

Costa Esmeraldas 70%, Kasama Chocolate

Costa Esmeraldas 70%

Kasama Chocolate is a dedicated bean-to-bar maker that meticulously transforms raw cacao into expressive chocolate. Their approach centers on a deep respect for the origins of their harvest, specifically the esteemed Nacional variety cacao beans found in the Costa Esmeraldas region of Ecuador. By maintaining close relationships with farming partners who oversee the essential fermentation and drying processes at the source, they ensure the integrity of the bean remains the focal point of the final product.

The Costa Esmeraldas 70% bar offers a sophisticated sensory experience, shaped by the producer's use of a melanger for precise refining. This process yields a texture that highlights the inherent qualities of the Nacional cacao. Enthusiasts will find a complex flavor profile defined by dark, fruit-forward notes of cassis, underscored by a subtle oak influence and the elegant, tannic structure reminiscent of a fine red wine. It is a minimalist composition, crafted solely from cacao beans, unrefined cane sugar, and added cacao butter.

Quality and craftsmanship are central to the Kasama philosophy. The bar is produced without the use of industrial additives like PGPR, lecithin, vanillin, or vegetable fats, allowing the true character of the Ecuadorian terroir to shine.