MaranáBean-to-Bar
Cusco 80%
80% cocoa · dark chocolate · Peru
Maker's notes: tropical fruit, soursop, banana, pineapple
This 80% dark chocolate from Peruvian maker Maraná features distinct tropical fruit and roasted nut notes, sourced from the Quillabamba valley.
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- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesMaraná at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
- Chocolats du MondeOnline shop in Switzerland · ships to the EU and Switzerland
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesMaraná at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
Tasting Notes
tropical fruitsoursopbananapineappleroasted coffeewalnutsalmondspeanuts
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About Cusco 80%
Maraná is a Peruvian bean-to-bar maker located in Peru. The maker produces this bar using Chuncho cacao beans sourced from the Quillabamba valley within the Cusco region.
This 80% bar is a plain dark chocolate with added cocoa butter. The resulting profile presents flavour notes of tropical fruit, including soursop, banana, and pineapple, balanced by the presence of roasted coffee, walnuts, almonds, and peanuts. Maraná utilizes a melanger for stone grinding during the production process. The bar was awarded Silver at the 2019 International Chocolate Awards Peru and Bronze at the 2019 International Chocolate Awards Americas.
This bar is certified Organic and is produced without the use of lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. The ingredients are organic cacao mass, organic sugar and organic cacao butter. The allergen statement indicates that the product may contain traces of milk and nuts.
- Location: Peru
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 80% |
| Origin | Cusco, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Chuncho |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Maraná (Peru) |
Certifications & Awards
Organic
What’s inside
Organic cacao mass, organic sugar, organic cacao butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Cusco 80%
What is the cocoa percentage of Cusco 80%?
Cusco 80% contains 80% cocoa (also written 80% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Cusco 80% come from?
The cocoa beans in Cusco 80% are sourced from Cusco, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Cusco 80% is made with Chuncho cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Cusco 80%?
The ingredients listed for Cusco 80% are: Organic cacao mass, organic sugar, organic cacao butter.
Is Cusco 80% vegan?
Cusco 80% contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
How big is a single Cusco 80% bar?
A single Cusco 80% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Cusco 80% taste like?
Cusco 80% lists flavour notes of tropical fruit, soursop, banana, pineapple and roasted coffee.
Is Cusco 80% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Cusco 80% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Cusco 80% certified organic or fair trade?
Cusco 80% carries the following certification: Organic.
Has Cusco 80% won any awards?
Cusco 80% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Peru Silver 2019 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2019.
Where can I buy Cusco 80%?
Cusco 80% is made by Maraná. Maraná sells directly through their website at https://www.marana.com.pe. Chof lists 15 shops that carry Maraná bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Bar & Cocoa in the United States and Bean to Bar in Belgium. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Cusco 80% in the Chof app.
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