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A 55% dark milk chocolate bar from Original Beans, crafted with cacao sourced from Virunga Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Femmes de Virunga 55%
Femmes de Virunga 55% is produced by Original Beans, a company recognized for its conservation-focused approach to sourcing. The cacao beans used in this bar are grown in Virunga Park, located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This region is notable for its biodiversity and its history of local community protection.
Classified as a dark milk chocolate, the bar features a higher cocoa content than traditional milk chocolate varieties. Its flavor profile centers on roasted nuts, cappuccino, and caramel, rounded out by notes of cacao and milk. The recipe consists of cacao mass, raw cane sugar, cacao butter, and whole milk powder.
The bar is certified Organic, Gluten-Free, and GMO-Free. Its production standards have garnered recognition, including the Academy of Chocolate Bronze award in 2015 and the BOOM Award in 2017. Each bar weighs 70 grams.
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 55% |
| Origin | Virunga Park, DR Congo |
| Bean Variety | Amelonado |
| Weight | 70g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Original Beans (Netherlands) |
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What’s inside
cacao mass, raw cane sugar, cacao butter, whole milk powder
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About Femmes de Virunga 55%
What is the cocoa percentage of Femmes de Virunga 55%?
Femmes de Virunga 55% contains 55% cocoa, classified as milk chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Femmes de Virunga 55% come from?
The cocoa beans in Femmes de Virunga 55% are sourced from Virunga Park, DR Congo.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Femmes de Virunga 55% is made with Amelonado cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
Is Femmes de Virunga 55% vegan?
Femmes de Virunga 55% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
How big is a single Femmes de Virunga 55% bar?
A single Femmes de Virunga 55% bar weighs 70 grams.
Is Femmes de Virunga 55% certified organic or fair trade?
Femmes de Virunga 55% carries the following certifications: Organic, Gluten-Free and GMO-Free.
Has Femmes de Virunga 55% won any awards?
Femmes de Virunga 55% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2015 and BOOM Award 2017.
Where can I buy Femmes de Virunga 55%?
Femmes de Virunga 55% 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 Femmes de Virunga 55% in the Chof app.
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