PaccariBean-to-Bar
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao
60% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Honey, Floral, Banana
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao is a dark chocolate bar from Ecuadorian maker Paccari, featuring notes of honey, floral, and banana.
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- CAMONDASOnline shop in Germany · ships to 32 countries
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesPaccari at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Confiserie KleinOnline shop in Germany · ships within Germany
- Craft ChocolatOnline shop in Germany
- Feine SchokoladeOnline shop in Germany · ships within Germany
Tasting Notes
HoneyFloralBanana
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About Esmeraldas 60% Cacao
Paccari is a bean-to-bar maker based in Ecuador. This 50 g bar uses Arriba Nacional cocoa beans sourced from the Esmeraldas region.
The flavour profile of this 60% dark chocolate includes honey, floral, and banana notes. It is made with organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, and organic sunflower lecithin.
The bar carries Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, Biodynamic, and Kosher certifications. It received International Chocolate Awards in 2015, 2016, and 2017. As of December 2022, this bar was flagged in a safety report by Consumer Reports.
- Location: Ecuador
- Certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, Biodynamic, Kosher
- Bean Origin: Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 60% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Paccari (Ecuador) |
Certifications & Awards
OrganicFair TradeVeganBiodynamicKosher
What’s inside
organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, emulsifier INS 322 (organic sunflower lecithin)
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Common questions about Esmeraldas 60% Cacao
What is the cocoa percentage of Esmeraldas 60% Cacao?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao contains 60% cocoa (also written 60% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 60% Cacao come from?
The cocoa beans in Esmeraldas 60% Cacao are sourced from Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Esmeraldas 60% Cacao?
The ingredients listed for Esmeraldas 60% Cacao are: organic cocoa mass, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, emulsifier INS 322 (organic sunflower lecithin).
How big is a single Esmeraldas 60% Cacao bar?
A single Esmeraldas 60% Cacao bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Esmeraldas 60% Cacao taste like?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao lists flavour notes of Honey, Floral and Banana.
Is Esmeraldas 60% Cacao dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Esmeraldas 60% Cacao certified organic or fair trade?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, Biodynamic and Kosher.
Has Esmeraldas 60% Cacao won any awards?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2017, International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2017 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2016, and 1 more.
Where can I buy Esmeraldas 60% Cacao?
Esmeraldas 60% Cacao is made by Paccari. Paccari sells directly through their website at https://paccari.com. Chof lists 6 shops that carry Paccari bars, including Baci di Carina in Würzburg, CAMONDAS in Dresden and Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Esmeraldas 60% Cacao in the Chof app.
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