What is the cocoa percentage of Ben Tre 78%?

Ben Tre 78% contains 78% cocoa (also written 78% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Ben Tre 78% come from?

The cocoa beans in Ben Tre 78% are sourced from Ben Tre, Vietnam.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Ben Tre 78% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Ben Tre 78%?

The ingredients listed for Ben Tre 78% are: Cacao nibs (72%), cane sugar (22%), cacao butter (6%).

How big is a single Ben Tre 78% bar?

A single Ben Tre 78% bar weighs 80 grams.

What does Ben Tre 78% taste like?

Ben Tre 78% lists flavour notes of intense, balanced, coconut, spicy and green banana.

Is Ben Tre 78% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Ben Tre 78% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Is Ben Tre 78% certified organic or fair trade?

Ben Tre 78% carries the following certification: B Corp.

Where can I buy Ben Tre 78%?

Ben Tre 78% is made by Marou Chocolate. Marou Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://marouchocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Ben Tre 78% in the Chof app.

Ben Tre 78%, Marou Chocolate

Name: Ben Tre 78%
Brand: Marou Chocolate
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Marou Chocolate is an artisan maker based in Vietnam. This specific bar, the Ben Tre 78%, highlights the distinctive characteristics of Trinitario cacao grown in the lush Ben Tre region of the Mekong Delta. The maker operates as a bean-to-bar producer, managing the entire production cycle within the country of origin.

Marou describes one process for its range: the beans ferment in wooden boxes lined with banana leaves, then dry in the sun. The formulation is straightforward, containing 72% cacao nibs, 22% cane sugar, and 6% added cacao butter to achieve its final 78% cacao content.

The production standards at Marou are recognized through their B Corp certification. By maintaining their operations in Vietnam, the producer sustains a direct link to the farmers and the agricultural output of the Ben Tre province, focusing on the quality of the regional Trinitario harvests.