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A masterclass in pure cacao from Lucid Chocolatier. This 100% Peruvian Pure Nacional bar reveals deep notes of brownie, caramel, and toasted hazelnut.
Produced by Lucid Chocolatier in New Zealand, the Maranon 100% bar stands as a testament to the potential of single-origin craft chocolate. The maker focuses on precision and clarity, treating the rare Pure Nacional cacao with immense respect to showcase the terroir of its origin. This bar is sourced from a specific farm lot managed by Noe Vasquez in Huarango, Cajamarca, Peru, highlighting the importance of traceability in modern craft chocolate.
The sensory experience of this 100% bar defies the typical intensity expected of unsweetened chocolate. By utilizing a melanger for a refined, smooth texture, Lucid Chocolatier draws out a surprisingly rounded flavor profile. Without the distraction of added sugar, the palate explores rich, indulgent notes of decadent brownie, warm caramel, and a distinct toasted hazelnut finish. It is a minimalist composition, relying only on cacao beans and added cacao butter to achieve its velvety melt.
The excellence of this bar has been recognized on the international stage, earning a Silver medal at the 2022 Academy of Chocolate awards. Lucid Chocolatier maintains a philosophy centered on the purity of the bean, ensuring that the labor and care invested in the Cajamarca region are reflected in the final craft product. Every element of the bar is designed to celebrate the singular beauty of the Maranon cacao.
| Type | Unsweetened Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 100% |
| Origin | Cajamarca, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Pure Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Unsweetened |
| Maker | Lucid Chocolatier (New Zealand) |
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Maranon 100% contains 100% cocoa (also written 100% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Maranon 100% are sourced from Cajamarca, Peru.
Maranon 100% is made with Pure Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Maranon 100% are: cacao beans, cacao butter.
A single Maranon 100% bar weighs 50 grams.
Maranon 100% lists flavour notes of Brownie, Caramel and Hazelnut.
Maranon 100% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Maranon 100% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Maranon 100% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022.
Maranon 100% 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 Maranon 100% in the Chof app.
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