What is the cocoa percentage of Esmeraldas 42%?

Esmeraldas 42% contains 42% cocoa, 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 cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

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% certified organic or fair trade?

Esmeraldas 42% carries the following certification: Organic.

Has Esmeraldas 42% won any awards?

Esmeraldas 42% has been recognised at: Great Taste Award.

Where can I buy Esmeraldas 42%?

Esmeraldas 42% is made by Original Beans. Original Beans sells directly through their website at https://originalbeans.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Esmeraldas 42% in the Chof app.

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Esmeraldas 42%

42% cocoa · milk chocolate · Ecuador

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Esmeraldas 42% is an organic Ecuadorian milk chocolate by Original Beans, defined by its Arriba cacao and signature caramel notes.

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Esmeraldas 42%

Esmeraldas 42% is produced by Original Beans, a company recognized for its focus on specific single-origin sourcing. This bar highlights the Arriba cacao variety, which is cultivated along the Esmeraldas Coast of Ecuador. As a product that has been acknowledged with a Great Taste Award, it represents a specific approach to milk chocolate production.

With a cacao content of 42%, this bar occupies a space between traditional dark and standard milk chocolate. The composition utilizes raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder, cacao mass, and a touch of fleur de sel. These ingredients work together to provide a profile highlighted by notes of caramel, resulting in a balanced, smooth texture that reflects the quality of the regional beans.

Original Beans operates with a commitment to maintaining organic standards across their range. The 70-gram bar is sourced and processed to showcase the characteristics of the Arriba variety. By focusing on specific regions in Ecuador, the maker ensures that the environmental conditions of the coast are reflected in the final character of the chocolate.

Specs

Quick Specs

Type	Inclusions
Cocoa Content	42%
Origin	Esmeraldas Coast, Ecuador
Bean Variety	Arriba
Weight	70g
Process	Non-alkalized
Sweetener	Sugar
Maker	Original Beans (Netherlands)

Recognition

Certifications & Awards

OrganicGreat Taste Award

Flavor

Tasting Notes

Caramel

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Ingredients

What’s inside

raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder, cacao mass, fleur de sel

Contains dairy

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