This 85% Ecuadorian dark chocolate by Paccari uses raw Arriba Nacional cacao and coconut sugar, offering floral, fruity, and earthy characteristics.
Produced by the Ecuadorian maker Paccari, this bar represents a specialized approach to high-percentage dark chocolate. Paccari operates as a bean-to-bar producer, maintaining control over the production cycle within the country of origin. The inclusion of coconut sugar provides an alternative to traditional cane sugar, resulting in a bar with 16g of sugar per 100g.
The bar features Arriba Nacional cacao, a variety recognized for its specific aromatic qualities. To maintain the integrity of these beans, the production process utilizes minimal fermentation and low-temperature drying. This technique aims to preserve natural antioxidants, resulting in a flavor profile defined by floral, fruity, and earthy notes rather than the intense roast typical of high-heat processing. It earned World Gold at the 2018 International Chocolate Awards.
Sourcing and production standards are central to the Paccari philosophy. The bar holds Organic, Fair Trade, Kosher, and Vegan certifications, reflecting a focus on agricultural and social practices. By processing the beans directly in Ecuador, the maker emphasizes the connection between the origin of the Arriba Nacional cacao and the final product.
| Type | Raw |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Paccari (Ecuador) |
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cocoa mass, coconut sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin
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Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar are sourced from Ecuador.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar are: cocoa mass, coconut sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
A single Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar bar weighs 50 grams.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar lists flavour notes of Floral, Fruity and Earthy.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
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Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Kosher and Vegan.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards 2018 World Gold.
Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar 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 Raw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar in the Chof app.