Palette de BineBean-to-Bar
Bines à l'érable 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Concord Grapes, Brownies, Toasted Almonds
This 85% bean-to-bar chocolate from Canadian maker Palette de Bine features Ecuadorian Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo cacao sweetened with maple sugar.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandPalette de Bine at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- État de chocOnline shop in Canada · ships to Canada and the United States
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesPalette de Bine at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesPalette de Bine at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
Tasting Notes
Concord GrapesBrowniesToasted Almonds
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About Bines à l'érable 85%
Palette de Bine is a small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Canada. The company focuses on transforming raw cacao into finished bars by managing every stage of production in house. This specific bar showcases a dedication to highlighting the characteristics of its source through a focused ingredient list.
The Bines à l'érable 85% is crafted using Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo beans harvested from the Costa Esmeraldas estate in Ecuador. These beans undergo a five-level cascade system during fermentation to refine their inherent qualities. The bar contains only two ingredients: cocoa beans and maple sugar. This composition leads to a tasting profile characterized by notes of Concord grapes, brownies, and toasted almonds.
The philosophy behind this producer involves a careful approach to bean selection and processing. By utilizing maple sugar rather than traditional cane sugar, the maker creates a distinct bridge between the terroir of the Ecuadorian cacao and the local influence of Canadian ingredients.
- Location: Mont-Tremblant, Canada
- Bean Origin: Costa Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Palette de Bine (Canada) |
What’s inside
cocoa beans, maple sugar
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Common questions about Bines à l'érable 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Bines à l'érable 85%?
Bines à l'érable 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Bines à l'érable 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Bines à l'érable 85% are sourced from Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Bines à l'érable 85% is made with Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Bines à l'érable 85%?
The ingredients listed for Bines à l'érable 85% are: cocoa beans, maple sugar.
How big is a single Bines à l'érable 85% bar?
A single Bines à l'érable 85% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Bines à l'érable 85% taste like?
Bines à l'érable 85% lists flavour notes of Concord Grapes, Brownies and Toasted Almonds.
Is Bines à l'érable 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Bines à l'érable 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Bines à l'érable 85%?
Bines à l'érable 85% is made by Palette de Bine. Palette de Bine sells directly through their website at https://www.palettedebine.com. Chof lists 5 shops that carry Palette de Bine bars, including Bean Bar You in Australia, Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Bines à l'érable 85% in the Chof app.
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