Lady MerveillesBean-to-Bar
Equateur 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Floral, Fresh Almond, Rose
This 85% dark chocolate from French maker Lady Merveilles uses Arriba Nacional beans from the Chocó region of Ecuador, featuring floral and rose notes.
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Tasting Notes
FloralFresh AlmondRose
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About Equateur 85%
Equateur 85% is a dark chocolate produced by the French bean-to-bar maker Lady Merveilles. The cacao used for this 70 g bar originates from the Tesoro Escondido community located in the Chocó region of Ecuador, utilizing the Arriba Nacional bean variety.
The cacao undergoes a post-harvest protocol consisting of 5 to 6 days of fermentation followed by sun drying. In the finished bar, this profile manifests as floral, fresh almond, and rose flavour notes.
Lady Merveilles creates this bar using only cocoa beans and blonde cane sugar. It is certified Organic and does not contain lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, vegetable fats, or added cocoa butter.
- Location: France
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Chocó, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Lady Merveilles (France) |
Certifications
Organic
What’s inside
cocoa beans, blonde cane sugar
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Common questions about Equateur 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Equateur 85%?
Equateur 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Equateur 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Equateur 85% are sourced from Chocó, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Equateur 85% is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Equateur 85%?
The ingredients listed for Equateur 85% are: cocoa beans, blonde cane sugar.
How big is a single Equateur 85% bar?
A single Equateur 85% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Equateur 85% taste like?
Equateur 85% lists flavour notes of Floral, Fresh Almond and Rose.
Is Equateur 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Equateur 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Equateur 85% certified organic or fair trade?
Equateur 85% carries the following certification: Organic.
Where can I buy Equateur 85%?
Equateur 85% is made by Lady Merveilles. Lady Merveilles sells directly through their website at https://www.ladymerveilles.com. To track your tastings, scan Equateur 85% in the Chof app.
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