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A 50% milk chocolate bar from Peruvian maker Maraná, crafted from rare Chuncho cacao with distinct notes of roasted coffee, walnut, and almond.
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The Cusco Milk 50% is a signature bar produced by Maraná, a bean-to-bar manufacturer based in Peru. This bar highlights the specific characteristics of the region, utilizing the Chuncho cacao variety. By managing the production process directly within Peru, the maker maintains a close connection to the source of their raw materials.
The sensory profile of this 50% cacao bar leans into savory and toasted descriptors. During production, the ingredients are processed using a melanger to achieve a specific texture. Tasters often identify notes of roasted coffee, walnuts, almonds, and peanuts, a reflection of the inherent qualities found in the Chuncho beans. This consistent profile has been recognized with Gold awards at the International Chocolate Awards Peru Competition in both 2017 and 2019.
Maraná operates with a focus on regional sourcing, ensuring all ingredients used in their 70-gram bars meet organic standards. This approach emphasizes the traceability of the cacao from harvest to the finished product, grounding the bar in its Peruvian identity.
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 50% |
| Origin | Cusco, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Chuncho |
| Weight | 70g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Maraná (Peru) |
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Pasta de Cacao, Azúcar de Caña, leche descremada y Manteca de Cacao
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Cusco Milk 50% contains 50% cocoa (also written 50% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Cusco Milk 50% are sourced from Cusco, Peru.
Cusco Milk 50% is made with Chuncho cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Cusco Milk 50% are: Pasta de Cacao, Azúcar de Caña, leche descremada y Manteca de Cacao.
Cusco Milk 50% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
A single Cusco Milk 50% bar weighs 70 grams.
Cusco Milk 50% lists flavour notes of roasted coffee, walnuts, almonds and peanuts.
Cusco Milk 50% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.
Cusco Milk 50% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
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Cusco Milk 50% carries the following certification: Organic.
Cusco Milk 50% has been recognised at: Gold - International Chocolate Awards, Peru Competition 2019 (Cusco Milk 50%) and Gold (bean-to-bar) - International Chocolate Awards, Peru Competition 2017 (Cusco Milk 50%).
Cusco Milk 50% is made by Maraná. Maraná sells directly through their website at https://www.marana.com.pe, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Cusco Milk 50% in the Chof app.