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.

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.