What is the cocoa percentage of Piura White 82% Dark?

Piura White 82% Dark contains 82% cocoa (also written 82% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Piura White 82% Dark come from?

The cocoa beans in Piura White 82% Dark are sourced from Piura, Peru.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Piura White 82% Dark is made with Piura Blanco cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Piura White 82% Dark?

The ingredients listed for Piura White 82% Dark are: cacao mass, panela, cacao butter.

How big is a single Piura White 82% Dark bar?

A single Piura White 82% Dark bar weighs 50 grams.

What does Piura White 82% Dark taste like?

Piura White 82% Dark lists flavour notes of Ruby grapefruit, Floral honey and Sultana.

Is Piura White 82% Dark dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Piura White 82% Dark is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Piura White 82% Dark contain alkalized cocoa?

Piura White 82% Dark is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Piura White 82% Dark certified organic or fair trade?

Piura White 82% Dark carries the following certification: Organic.

Has Piura White 82% Dark won any awards?

Piura White 82% Dark has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Gold 2021-22, International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2021-22 and Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2021, and 1 more.

Where can I buy Piura White 82% Dark?

Piura White 82% 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 Piura White 82% Dark in the Chof app.

Piura White 82% Dark, Lucid Chocolatier

Piura White 82% Dark

Produced by the New Zealand based Lucid Chocolatier, this bar stands as a testament to the potential of single origin cacao. As an artisan bean to bar maker, Lucid focuses on small batch production to honor the specific character of their chosen harvests. The bar is crafted from rare Piura Blanco beans, sourced specifically from the farm lot of Joe Huachez in Peru.

At 82% cacao content, this dark chocolate presents a sophisticated flavor profile that highlights the quality of the raw material. The beans are processed with care after being dried under the constant sun and low humidity of the Piura desert, a method that preserves the bean's inherent nuance. On the palate, enthusiasts will find bright, distinctive notes of ruby grapefruit, balanced by the sweetness of floral honey and the depth of sultana.

The commitment to quality has earned this specific bar significant recognition within the specialty chocolate community. It has secured prestigious accolades including Gold at the NZ Chocolate Awards in 2022 and additional honors at the International Chocolate Awards and the Academy of Chocolate. This organic-certified bar reflects a dedicated approach to sourcing and craftsmanship.