70% Cacao de Ecuador con Plátano y Limón

Produced by Maychoco in Málaga, Spain, this bar highlights the intersection of fine Ecuadorian cacao and vibrant, fruit-forward flavors. Maychoco operates as a dedicated bean-to-bar maker, focusing on small-batch production that avoids the use of industrial additives. By omitting lecithin, vanillin, and vegetable fats, the maker ensures that the characteristics of the raw ingredients remain the central focus of the bar.

The foundation of this bar is cacao sourced from the Manabí region of Ecuador. The inclusion of banana and lemon essential oil creates a distinct sensory profile, contrasting the deep base of 70% cacao with bright, citrus-toned top notes. The texture and profile are shaped by a traditional approach, keeping the sugar content at 27g per 100g to maintain a balanced dark chocolate experience.

The composition is simple and ingredient-focused, consisting of only cocoa beans, brown cane sugar, natural cocoa butter, banana, and lemon essential oil. This 70-gram bar serves as a study in how aromatics like lemon essential oil can lift the profile of Ecuadorian cacao, while the banana adds a subtle sweetness and texture, moving away from more conventional dark chocolate preparations.