SireneBean-to-Bar
Lachua 73%
73% cocoa · dark chocolate · Guatemala
Maker's notes: Floral, Lime, Raspberry, Walnut
4.0(2 community ratings)
Lachua 73% is a dark chocolate bar from Guatemalan cacao, featuring a diverse profile of floral, lime, and raspberry 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
FloralLimeRaspberryWalnutCaramelChocolate BiscuitLicoriceCoffee
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About Lachua 73%
Sirene is a bean to bar maker based in Canada. This 73% dark chocolate bar originates from the Lachua region of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
The flavour profile presents a range of notes including floral, lime, and raspberry, transitioning into deeper tones of walnut, caramel, chocolate biscuit, licorice, and coffee. Sirene discloses the roasting and conching steps in their production process. The bar has been recognized with multiple honors, including International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze in 2023 and 2018, and an Academy of Chocolate Silver award in 2016.
This 70g bar is made using organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. The recipe does not contain milk, lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats.
- Location: Canada
- Bean Origin: Guatemala
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 73% |
| Origin | Lachua, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Sirene (Canada) |
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What’s inside
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Lachua 73%
What is the cocoa percentage of Lachua 73%?
Lachua 73% contains 73% cocoa (also written 73% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Lachua 73% come from?
The cocoa beans in Lachua 73% are sourced from Lachua, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
What are the ingredients in Lachua 73%?
The ingredients listed for Lachua 73% are: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.
Is Lachua 73% vegan?
Lachua 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 Lachua 73% bar?
A single Lachua 73% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Lachua 73% taste like?
Lachua 73% lists flavour notes of Floral, Lime, Raspberry, Walnut and Caramel.
Is Lachua 73% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Lachua 73% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Lachua 73% won any awards?
Lachua 73% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2023, Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2018, and 1 more.
Where can I buy Lachua 73%?
Lachua 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 Lachua 73% in the Chof app.
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