Lucid ChocolatierBean-to-Bar
Yuzu 72% Dark
72% cocoa · dark chocolate · Peru
Maker's notes: Citrus, Floral, Tart
5.0(1 rating so far)
A 72% dark chocolate bar from New Zealand maker Lucid Chocolatier, featuring Peruvian Pure Nacional beans and aromatic yuzu essential oil.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandLucid Chocolatier at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesLucid Chocolatier at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesLucid Chocolatier at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Cocoa WildsOnline shop in New Zealand · ships within New Zealand
- Frances NationOnline shop in New Zealand
Tasting Notes
CitrusFloralTartBright
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About Yuzu 72% Dark
Lucid Chocolatier is a bean to bar maker based in New Zealand. This 50 g bar features cacao sourced from the Noe Vasquez farm lot, located in the Cajamarca, Marañon Valley region of Peru. The cacao beans used are the Pure Nacional variety, specifically Fortunato No. 4.
The bar consists of 72% dark chocolate, processed using a melanger for refining. The flavour profile includes citrus, floral, tart, and bright notes, which are complemented by the inclusion of yuzu essential oil. These beans undergo a prolonged fermentation and drying process within the steep canyon valleys of the Marañon region. This bar received an Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2025 award.
The ingredients list comprises organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cacao butter, and yuzu essential oil. This bar carries an Organic certification and contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. It provides 27.6 g of sugar and 44 g of fat per 100 g.
- Location: New Zealand
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Cajamarca, Marañon Valley, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Pure Nacional (Fortunato No. 4) |
| Weight | 50g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Lucid Chocolatier (New Zealand) |
Certifications & Awards
Organic
Competition awards
What’s inside
organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cacao butter, yuzu essential oil
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Common questions about Yuzu 72% Dark
What is the cocoa percentage of Yuzu 72% Dark?
Yuzu 72% Dark contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Yuzu 72% Dark come from?
The cocoa beans in Yuzu 72% Dark are sourced from Cajamarca, Marañon Valley, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Yuzu 72% Dark is made with Pure Nacional (Fortunato No. 4) cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Yuzu 72% Dark?
The ingredients listed for Yuzu 72% Dark are: organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cacao butter, yuzu essential oil.
How big is a single Yuzu 72% Dark bar?
A single Yuzu 72% Dark bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Yuzu 72% Dark taste like?
Yuzu 72% Dark lists flavour notes of Citrus, Floral, Tart and Bright.
Is Yuzu 72% Dark dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Yuzu 72% Dark is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Yuzu 72% Dark certified organic or fair trade?
Yuzu 72% Dark carries the following certification: Organic.
Has Yuzu 72% Dark won any awards?
Yuzu 72% Dark has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2025.
Where can I buy Yuzu 72% Dark?
Yuzu 72% Dark is made by Lucid Chocolatier. Lucid Chocolatier sells directly through their website at https://lucidchocolatier.nz. Chof lists 8 shops that carry Lucid Chocolatier bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Bean Bar You in Australia and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Yuzu 72% Dark in the Chof app.
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