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This 65% dark chocolate by Ecuadorian maker Paccari highlights the Arriba Nacional bean from the Manabí region with floral, nutty, and spiced notes.
The Manabí 65% Cacao bar is produced by Paccari, a prominent Ecuadorian bean-to-bar maker. Based in Ecuador, the producer focuses on utilizing native cacao varieties to maintain a connection between the land and the finished product. This specific bar showcases the local biodiversity found within the coastal province of Manabí.
The bar features the Arriba Nacional cocoa bean, a variety recognized for its inherent aromatic qualities. On the palate, the chocolate presents a profile characterized by floral, nutty, and spiced notes. The composition is straightforward, consisting of four ingredients: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, and sunflower lecithin, resulting in a 65% dark chocolate with a weight of 50 grams.
Paccari operates with a firm commitment to sustainability and ethical standards. The bar carries a range of certifications, including Organic, Fair Trade, and Certified B Corporation status, in addition to being Kosher and Vegan. Its consistent quality is recognized globally, including Gold award status at the International Chocolate Awards World Finals in 2013 and 2017.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 65% |
| Origin | Manabí, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
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Manabí 65% Cacao contains 65% cocoa (also written 65% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Manabí 65% Cacao are sourced from Manabí, Ecuador.
Manabí 65% Cacao is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Manabí 65% Cacao are: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
A single Manabí 65% Cacao bar weighs 50 grams.
Manabí 65% Cacao lists flavour notes of Floral, Nutty and Spiced.
Manabí 65% Cacao is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Manabí 65% Cacao is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Manabí 65% Cacao carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Certified B Corporation, Kosher and Vegan.
Manabí 65% Cacao has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas 2017 Gold, International Chocolate Awards World Finals 2017 Silver and International Chocolate Awards World Finals 2013 Gold, and 2 more.
Manabí 65% 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 Manabí 65% Cacao in the Chof app.
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