What is the cocoa percentage of Mel & Baru ao Leite 50%?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% contains 50% cocoa (also written 50% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% come from?

The cocoa beans in Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% are sourced from Bahia, Brazil.

What are the ingredients in Mel & Baru ao Leite 50%?

The ingredients listed for Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% are: cacao, organic sugar, milk, cocoa butter, baru nut, honey, propolis.

Is Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% vegan?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.

How big is a single Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% bar?

A single Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% bar weighs 60 grams.

What does Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% taste like?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% lists flavour notes of Mel and Baru.

Is Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.

Does Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% contain alkalized cocoa?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% won any awards?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Silver 2026 and Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2025.

Where can I buy Mel & Baru ao Leite 50%?

Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% is made by Mestiço. Mestiço sells directly through their website at https://mesticochocolates.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Mel & Baru ao Leite 50% in the Chof app.

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Mel & Baru ao Leite 50%

50% cocoa · milk chocolate · Brazil

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A 50% milk chocolate bar from Brazilian maker Mestiço, featuring inclusions of honey, propolis, and the native baru nut.

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About Mel & Baru ao Leite 50%

Mestiço is a Brazilian tree-to-bar producer operating out of Bahia. As an artisan maker, they manage the production process from the source to the finished 60g bar, focusing on regional identity and the raw materials grown in their local environment.

This 50% milk chocolate incorporates dairy, organic sugar, and added cocoa butter to achieve its texture. The bar is distinguished by its inclusions, specifically baru nut, honey, and propolis, which define its flavour profile. These elements provide the characteristic notes of honey and baru. The maker also discloses that they temper the chocolate.

The cacao used in this bar is sourced from the Bahia region of Brazil. Mestiço maintains direct-trade relationships for their sourcing. Their approach has been recognized by industry bodies, including a Silver award at the 2026 International Chocolate Awards and a Bronze award at the 2025 Academy of Chocolate.

Location: Bahia, Brazil
Maker Type: Tree-to-bar
Bean Origin: Brazil

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