Rio Tocantins 70%, Luisa Abram

Name: Rio Tocantins 70%
Brand: Luisa Abram
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)

Luisa Abram is a Brazilian maker based in São Paulo. This producer focuses on the specific terroir of the Amazon rainforest, working directly with riverine communities to harvest wild cacao. By managing the harvest and fermentation processes personally, the maker ensures a direct connection to the source of their ingredients.

The Rio Tocantins 70% features a minimalist ingredient list consisting only of wild cacao mass, organic cane sugar, and wild cocoa butter. It is crafted without the use of lecithin, vanillin, or extraneous vegetable fats. The refining process is carried out in a melanger, which preserves the inherent characteristics of the wild beans.

The commitment to quality has been recognized globally, with the bar earning Academy of Chocolate Gold awards in both 2018 and 2020. This recognition highlights the success of the maker in transforming wild, Amazonian-harvested cacao into a refined final product.

About Rio Tocantins 70%

What is the cocoa percentage of Rio Tocantins 70%?

Rio Tocantins 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Rio Tocantins 70% come from?

The cocoa beans in Rio Tocantins 70% are sourced from Rio Tocantins, Brazil.

What are the ingredients in Rio Tocantins 70%?

The ingredients listed for Rio Tocantins 70% are: wild cacao mass, organic cane sugar, wild cocoa butter.

How big is a single Rio Tocantins 70% bar?

A single Rio Tocantins 70% bar weighs 80 grams.

What does Rio Tocantins 70% taste like?

Rio Tocantins 70% lists flavour notes of Dried Fruit and Acidity.

Is Rio Tocantins 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Rio Tocantins 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Rio Tocantins 70% contain alkalized cocoa?

Rio Tocantins 70% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Rio Tocantins 70% won any awards?

Rio Tocantins 70% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Gold Winner 2020, Academy of Chocolate Gold Winner 2018 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2018, and 1 more.