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Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 50% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 70g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Original Beans (Netherlands) |
Certifications
Vegan
Tasting Notes
GiandujaBarley malt
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What’s inside
raw cane sugar, cacao mass, cacao butter, ground almonds, almond protein
Plant milk ingredients listed
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Common questions about Esmeraldas 50%
What is the cocoa percentage of Esmeraldas 50%?
Esmeraldas 50% contains 50% cocoa (also written 50% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 50% come from?
The cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 50% are sourced from Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Esmeraldas 50% is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Esmeraldas 50%?
The ingredients listed for Esmeraldas 50% are: raw cane sugar, cacao mass, cacao butter, ground almonds, almond protein.
Is Esmeraldas 50% vegan?
Esmeraldas 50% uses a plant-based milk alternative instead of dairy and may be suitable for a vegan diet.
How big is a single Esmeraldas 50% bar?
A single Esmeraldas 50% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Esmeraldas 50% taste like?
Esmeraldas 50% lists flavour notes of Gianduja and Barley malt.
Is Esmeraldas 50% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Esmeraldas 50% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Esmeraldas 50% certified organic or fair trade?
Esmeraldas 50% carries the following certification: Vegan.
Where can I buy Esmeraldas 50%?
Esmeraldas 50% 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 50% in the Chof app.
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