What is the cocoa percentage of Los Rios 72% Cacao?

Los Rios 72% Cacao contains 72% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Los Rios 72% Cacao come from?

The cocoa beans in Los Rios 72% Cacao are sourced from Los Rios, Ecuador.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Los Rios 72% Cacao is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

How big is a single Los Rios 72% Cacao bar?

A single Los Rios 72% Cacao bar weighs 50 grams.

Is Los Rios 72% Cacao certified organic or fair trade?

Los Rios 72% Cacao carries the following certifications: Organic and Kosher.

Has Los Rios 72% Cacao won any awards?

Los Rios 72% Cacao has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold.

Where can I buy Los Rios 72% Cacao?

Los Rios 72% Cacao is made by Paccari. Paccari sells directly through their website at https://paccari.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Los Rios 72% Cacao in the Chof app.

Los Rios 72% Cacao, Paccari

Los Rios 72% Cacao

Paccari is a pioneering tree-to-bar maker based in Ecuador, dedicated to showcasing the native richness of its homeland. The Los Rios 72% Cacao bar represents a deep dive into a specific provincial terroir, utilizing the prized Arriba Nacional bean variety. Unlike industrial producers, Paccari focuses on the preservation of local heritage and the direct relationship between the tree and the final bar.

This dark chocolate is characterized by a sophisticated and non-alkalized profile that preserves the natural acidity and complexity of the cacao. At 72% concentration, the experience is intense yet balanced, revealing layered notes of sweet honey, aromatic florals, and a deep roasted coffee finish. The texture is refined and velvety, highlighting the natural elegance of the Ecuadorian Arriba variety without the use of vanillin or vegetable fats.

The ingredients are minimal, consisting of organic cacao, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, balanced with a hint of sunflower lecithin. This focus on clean labeling and single-origin sourcing from the Los Rios region earned the bar high honors as an International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold winner.