OrfèveBean-to-Bar
Alto Piura 75%
75% cocoa · dark chocolate · Peru
Maker's notes: Citrus, Spice, Sandalwood
This 75% dark chocolate from Swiss maker Orfève features the rare Gran Blanco cacao variety sourced from the Alto Piura Valley in Peru.
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- État de chocOnline shop in Canada · ships to Canada and the United StatesOrfève at État de choc Order on etatdechoc.com
- Chocolats du MondeOnline shop in Switzerland · ships to the EU and SwitzerlandOrfève at Chocolats du Monde Order on chocolatsdumonde.ch
- ChocolateSeekersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 17 countries
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesOrfève at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Cocoa StoreOnline shop in the United States · ships to 210 countriesOrfève at Cocoa Store Order on cocoastore.com
Tasting Notes
CitrusSpiceSandalwood
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About Alto Piura 75%
Orfève is a Swiss bean-to-bar maker that produces chocolate in Switzerland. The maker refines its chocolate using a melanger for stone grinding and uses tempering to finish its bars.
The Alto Piura 75% bar utilizes Gran Blanco cacao beans harvested from the Alto Piura Valley in Peru. During production, the maker follows a roasting regime of 50 min at 105°C and a conching time of 70 hours. The resulting dark chocolate presents a flavour profile marked by notes of citrus, spice, and sandalwood.
This bar is certified organic and contains shelled cacao beans, raw cane sugar, cocoa butter, and whole cane sugar. It is free from soy, gluten, egg, and nuts, though it may contain traces of milk.
- Location: Switzerland
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 75% |
| Origin | Alto Piura Valley, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Gran Blanco |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Orfève (Switzerland) |
Certifications
organic
What’s inside
shelled cacao beans (Peru), raw cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole cane sugar
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Alto Piura 75%
What is the cocoa percentage of Alto Piura 75%?
Alto Piura 75% contains 75% cocoa (also written 75% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Alto Piura 75% come from?
The cocoa beans in Alto Piura 75% are sourced from Alto Piura Valley, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Alto Piura 75% is made with Gran Blanco cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Alto Piura 75%?
The ingredients listed for Alto Piura 75% are: shelled cacao beans (Peru), raw cane sugar, cocoa butter, whole cane sugar.
Is Alto Piura 75% vegan?
Alto Piura 75% 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 Alto Piura 75% bar?
A single Alto Piura 75% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Alto Piura 75% taste like?
Alto Piura 75% lists flavour notes of Citrus, Spice and Sandalwood.
Is Alto Piura 75% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Alto Piura 75% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Alto Piura 75% certified organic or fair trade?
Alto Piura 75% carries the following certification: organic.
Where can I buy Alto Piura 75%?
Alto Piura 75% is made by Orfève. Orfève sells directly through their website at https://orfeve.com. Chof lists 7 shops that carry Orfève bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Choco Dealer in Bonn and ChocolateSeekers in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Alto Piura 75% in the Chof app.
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