What is the cocoa percentage of Bellavista 76% Dark?

Bellavista 76% Dark contains 76% cocoa (also written 76% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Bellavista 76% Dark come from?

The cocoa beans in Bellavista 76% Dark are sourced from Bellavista, Peru.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Bellavista 76% Dark is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Bellavista 76% Dark?

The ingredients listed for Bellavista 76% Dark are: Cacao beans, Cane sugar, Cacao butter.

How big is a single Bellavista 76% Dark bar?

A single Bellavista 76% Dark bar weighs 60 grams.

What does Bellavista 76% Dark taste like?

Bellavista 76% Dark lists flavour notes of Floral, Stone fruit, Jasmine tea and Kumquat.

Is Bellavista 76% Dark dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Bellavista 76% Dark is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Bellavista 76% Dark contain alkalized cocoa?

Bellavista 76% Dark is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Bellavista 76% Dark won any awards?

Bellavista 76% Dark has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021 and International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2021.

Where can I buy Bellavista 76% Dark?

Bellavista 76% Dark is made by Lucid Chocolatier. Lucid Chocolatier sells directly through their website at https://lucidchocolatier.nz, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Bellavista 76% Dark in the Chof app.

Bellavista 76% Dark, Lucid Chocolatier

Bellavista 76% Dark

Based in New Zealand, this craft maker operates with a deep commitment to the bean to bar process, ensuring that every stage of production reflects their dedication to the craft. The Bellavista 76% Dark serves as a definitive showcase of their work, highlighting the raw potential of exceptional Peruvian cacao.

The profile of this bar is shaped by a precise approach to post harvest processing, featuring a 7 day fermentation in cascade boxes followed by sun drying on raised beds. This method coaxes out the delicate nuances of the Bellavista region, resulting in a complex experience. With an ingredient list limited strictly to cacao beans, cane sugar, and cacao butter, the bar maintains a clean and unadulterated flavor profile that emphasizes the natural characteristics of the bean.

The excellence of this bar has not gone unnoticed by the international community. In 2021, the Bellavista 76% Dark earned silver awards from both the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. These honors reflect the consistent quality and craftsmanship Lucid Chocolatier brings to the table, making this bar a standout for those who appreciate the technical artistry of high percentage dark chocolate.