SireneBean-to-Bar
Giff's Criollo 73%
73% cocoa · dark chocolate · Nicaragua
Maker's notes: Astringent, Nutty
Giff's Criollo 73% is a dark chocolate bar from Canada, sourced from a specific farm lot in Nicaragua, featuring nutty and astringent flavour notes.
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- Alexis Templeton StudioOnline shop in Canada · ships to 30 countries
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesSirene 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 countriesSirene at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Yahara Chocolate & TeaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 61 countries
Tasting Notes
AstringentNutty
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About Giff's Criollo 73%
Sirene is a Canadian bean-to-bar maker that produces this 73% dark chocolate bar. The cacao originates from Nicaragua, specifically harvested from Giff Laube's orchard.
This 70 g bar features the Criollo bean variety. The flavour profile is characterised by nutty and astringent notes. The maker discloses that the bar undergoes tempering.
The ingredients consist of organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. The product contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. It is produced in a nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free, and milk-free facility, although it may contain traces of milk due to shared equipment.
- Location: Canada
- Bean Origin: Nicaragua
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 73% |
| Origin | Nicaragua |
| Bean Variety | Criollo |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Sirene (Canada) |
What’s inside
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Giff's Criollo 73%
What is the cocoa percentage of Giff's Criollo 73%?
Giff's Criollo 73% contains 73% cocoa (also written 73% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Giff's Criollo 73% come from?
The cocoa beans in Giff's Criollo 73% are sourced from Nicaragua.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Giff's Criollo 73% is made with Criollo cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Giff's Criollo 73%?
The ingredients listed for Giff's Criollo 73% are: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.
Is Giff's Criollo 73% vegan?
Giff's Criollo 73% contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
How big is a single Giff's Criollo 73% bar?
A single Giff's Criollo 73% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Giff's Criollo 73% taste like?
Giff's Criollo 73% lists flavour notes of Astringent and Nutty.
Is Giff's Criollo 73% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Giff's Criollo 73% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Giff's Criollo 73%?
Giff's Criollo 73% is made by Sirene. Sirene sells directly through their website at https://sirenechocolate.com. Chof lists 15 shops that carry Sirene bars, including Adagio Chocolates in Middlebury, Alexis Templeton Studio in St. John's and ChefShop in Seattle. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Giff's Criollo 73% in the Chof app.
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