Award-winning Ecuadorian dark chocolate made tree-to-bar from rare Arriba Nacional beans. Features sophisticated notes of honey, coffee, and florals.
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Browse all shops on the mapPaccari 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.
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.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Los Rios, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Paccari (Ecuador) |
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Los Rios 72% Cacao contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Los Rios 72% Cacao are sourced from Los Rios, Ecuador.
Los Rios 72% Cacao is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Los Rios 72% Cacao are: Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin..
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Organic cacao beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
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A single Los Rios 72% Cacao bar weighs 50 grams.
Los Rios 72% Cacao lists flavour notes of Honey, Roasted Coffee and Floral.
Los Rios 72% Cacao is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Los Rios 72% Cacao carries the following certifications: Organic and Kosher.
Los Rios 72% Cacao has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2023, International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2016, and 1 more.
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.