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This 70% dark chocolate bar from Canadian maker Qantu is produced using white cacao beans from the Piura region of Peru.
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- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- Alexis Templeton StudioOnline shop in Canada · ships to 30 countries
- État de chocOnline shop in Canada · ships to Canada and the United States
- Bean to BiteOnline shop in Denmark · ships within the EUQantu at Bean to Bite Order on beantobite.dk
- XOCOATLOnline shop in Germany · ships to 43 countries
Tasting Notes
honeycitrus
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About Gran Blanco 70%
Qantu is a bean-to-bar maker based in Canada. The Gran Blanco 70% uses white cacao beans sourced from the Piura region of Peru.
The bar consists of cocoa beans, cane sugar, and added cocoa butter. It presents flavour notes of honey and citrus. This bar has received recognition at various competitions, including the International Chocolate Awards Canada Silver 2026 and Academy of Chocolate Gold 2017.
The ingredients list excludes lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, and vegetable fats. The packaging includes an allergen statement noting that the product may contain milk and nuts.
- Location: Canada
- Bean Origin: Peru
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Piura, Peru |
| Bean Variety | white cacao |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Qantu (Canada) |
Awards
Competition awards
International Chocolate Awards Canada Silver 2026Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2023International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2023International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2023Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2021Academy of Chocolate Gold 2020International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2020Academy of Chocolate Gold 2018International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2018International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2018Academy of Chocolate Gold 2017
What’s inside
Cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
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Common questions about Gran Blanco 70%
What is the cocoa percentage of Gran Blanco 70%?
Gran Blanco 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Gran Blanco 70% come from?
The cocoa beans in Gran Blanco 70% are sourced from Piura, Peru.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Gran Blanco 70% is made with white cacao cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Gran Blanco 70%?
The ingredients listed for Gran Blanco 70% are: Cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
How big is a single Gran Blanco 70% bar?
A single Gran Blanco 70% bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Gran Blanco 70% taste like?
Gran Blanco 70% lists flavour notes of honey and citrus.
Is Gran Blanco 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Gran Blanco 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Gran Blanco 70% won any awards?
Gran Blanco 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Canada Silver 2026, Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2023 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2023, and 10 more.
Where can I buy Gran Blanco 70%?
Gran Blanco 70% is made by Qantu. Qantu sells directly through their website at https://qantuchocolate.com. Chof lists 32 shops that carry Qantu bars, including Alexis Templeton Studio in St. John's, Bar & Cocoa in the United States and Bean to Bar in Belgium. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Gran Blanco 70% in the Chof app.
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