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This 70% dark chocolate from Indonesia is produced by Minang Kakao, showcasing Trinitario cacao with distinct fruity and flowery flavour notes.
About West Sumatra 70%
Minang Kakao is an Indonesian tree-to-bar producer dedicated to processing cacao from the Solok region of West Sumatra. As a direct-trade operation, the maker maintains a connection to the source of their ingredients, ensuring oversight from the initial stage of production.
This 70% dark chocolate bar is crafted from well fermented Trinitario beans. The composition remains simple, featuring organic cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and cane sugar without the addition of lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, or vegetable fats.
The production process prioritizes transparency and regional sourcing, reflected in the maker's focus on the West Sumatra origin. The final product carries a Halal certification, underscoring the maker's adherence to specific production standards for their 70g bars.
- Location: Indonesia
- Certifications: Halal
- Bean Origin: West Sumatra, Indonesia
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | West Sumatra (Solok), Indonesia |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | MINANG KAKAO (Indonesia) |
Certifications
Halal
Tasting Notes
fruityflowery
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What’s inside
organic cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cane sugar
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about West Sumatra 70%
What is the cocoa percentage of West Sumatra 70%?
West Sumatra 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in West Sumatra 70% come from?
The cocoa beans in West Sumatra 70% are sourced from West Sumatra (Solok), Indonesia.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
West Sumatra 70% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in West Sumatra 70%?
The ingredients listed for West Sumatra 70% are: organic cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cane sugar.
Is West Sumatra 70% vegan?
West Sumatra 70% 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 West Sumatra 70% bar?
A single West Sumatra 70% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does West Sumatra 70% taste like?
West Sumatra 70% lists flavour notes of fruity and flowery.
Is West Sumatra 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
West Sumatra 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is West Sumatra 70% certified organic or fair trade?
West Sumatra 70% carries the following certification: Halal.
Where can I buy West Sumatra 70%?
West Sumatra 70% is made by MINANG KAKAO. MINANG KAKAO sells directly through their website at https://minangkakao.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan West Sumatra 70% in the Chof app.
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