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This 42% milk chocolate from the Netherlands features Arriba Nacional cacao from the Esmeraldas Coast of Ecuador with notes of caramel.
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- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- CAMONDASOnline shop in Germany · ships to 32 countries
- Winterfeldt SchokoladenOnline shop in Germany · ships to 26 countries
- XOCOATLOnline shop in Germany · ships to 43 countries
- Cacao & SpiceOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 6 countries
Tasting Notes
Caramel
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About Esmeraldas 42%
Original Beans is a bean-to-bar maker based in the Netherlands. The 70 g Esmeraldas 42% bar utilizes Arriba Nacional cacao sourced from the Esmeraldas Coast region of Ecuador.
This milk chocolate bar contains raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder, cacao mass, and fleur de sel. It is formulated without lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. The bar provides a caramel flavour profile.
The bar carries an organic certification. The allergen statement notes that the product may contain traces of almonds and hazelnuts.
- Location: Netherlands
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 42% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas Coast, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 70g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Original Beans (Netherlands) |
Certifications
Organic
What’s inside
raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder, cacao mass, fleur de sel
Contains dairy
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Common questions about Esmeraldas 42%
What is the cocoa percentage of Esmeraldas 42%?
Esmeraldas 42% contains 42% cocoa (also written 42% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 42% come from?
The cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 42% are sourced from Esmeraldas Coast, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Esmeraldas 42% is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Esmeraldas 42%?
The ingredients listed for Esmeraldas 42% are: raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder, cacao mass, fleur de sel.
Is Esmeraldas 42% vegan?
Esmeraldas 42% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
How big is a single Esmeraldas 42% bar?
A single Esmeraldas 42% bar weighs 70 grams.
Is Esmeraldas 42% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Esmeraldas 42% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.
Is Esmeraldas 42% certified organic or fair trade?
Esmeraldas 42% carries the following certification: Organic.
Where can I buy Esmeraldas 42%?
Esmeraldas 42% is made by Original Beans. Original Beans sells directly through their website at https://originalbeans.com. Chof lists 32 shops that carry Original Beans bars, including Bean to Bar in Belgium, Cacao & Spice in Amsterdam and CAMONDAS in Dresden. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Esmeraldas 42% in the Chof app.
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