ShoukaBean-to-Bar
Ecuador Équateur 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Tropical flowers, Tropical fruits, Acidity
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An 85% dark chocolate bar from French maker Shouka, featuring Nacional cacao from Finca Garyth in Ecuador with tropical flower and fruit notes.
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Tasting Notes
Tropical flowersTropical fruitsAcidity
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About Ecuador Équateur 85%
Shouka is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker situated in the French Alps. The brand focuses on controlling the production process from raw cacao beans to the finished bar, ensuring a direct connection between the harvest and the final product.
The Équateur 85% is crafted using the Nacional variety of cacao beans sourced specifically from Finca Garyth in Ecuador. This high cocoa percentage bar is noted for its sensory profile, which offers hints of tropical flowers and fruits balanced by a clear acidity.
By maintaining the bean-to-bar model, the producer emphasizes transparency in their sourcing and processing. The choice of the Nacional bean variety, known for its specific aromatic qualities, highlights the intent to showcase the natural characteristics of the Ecuadorian origin within a high-intensity dark chocolate format.
- Location: Chamonix, France
- Bean Origin: Ecuador
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Nacional |
| Weight | 80g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Shouka (France) |
Certifications
Organic
What’s inside
cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter
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Common questions about Ecuador Équateur 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Ecuador Équateur 85%?
Ecuador Équateur 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Ecuador Équateur 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Ecuador Équateur 85% are sourced from Ecuador.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Ecuador Équateur 85% is made with Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Ecuador Équateur 85%?
The ingredients listed for Ecuador Équateur 85% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
How big is a single Ecuador Équateur 85% bar?
A single Ecuador Équateur 85% bar weighs 80 grams.
What does Ecuador Équateur 85% taste like?
Ecuador Équateur 85% lists flavour notes of Tropical flowers, Tropical fruits and Acidity.
Is Ecuador Équateur 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Ecuador Équateur 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Ecuador Équateur 85% certified organic or fair trade?
Ecuador Équateur 85% carries the following certification: Organic.
Where can I buy Ecuador Équateur 85%?
Ecuador Équateur 85% is made by Shouka. Shouka sells directly through their website at https://shouka-chamonix.fr. ChocolateSeekers in the United Kingdom also carries Shouka bars. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Ecuador Équateur 85% in the Chof app.
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