What is the cocoa percentage of Ancestral 70%?

Ancestral 70% contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Ancestral 70% come from?

The cocoa beans in Ancestral 70% are sourced from Colón-Táchira, Venezuela.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Ancestral 70% is made with Guasare, Porcelana, Loberta, Nocillero, Tove cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Ancestral 70%?

The ingredients listed for Ancestral 70% are: Organic cacao nibs, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.

How big is a single Ancestral 70% bar?

A single Ancestral 70% bar weighs 65 grams.

What does Ancestral 70% taste like?

Ancestral 70% lists flavour notes of cream, cashews, miso, honeysuckle and plum.

Is Ancestral 70% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Ancestral 70% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Ancestral 70% contain alkalized cocoa?

Ancestral 70% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Ancestral 70% certified organic or fair trade?

Ancestral 70% carries the following certification: Organic.

Has Ancestral 70% won any awards?

Ancestral 70% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022, International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021-22 and Academy of Chocolate Silver 2018.

Where can I buy Ancestral 70%?

Ancestral 70% is made by SOMA. SOMA sells directly through their website at https://www.somachocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Ancestral 70% in the Chof app.

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Ancestral 70%

70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Venezuela

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Ancestral 70% is a Venezuelan dark chocolate bar from Toronto maker SOMA, featuring a blend of rare heirloom cacao varieties with notes of plum and miso.

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Ancestral 70%

Ancestral 70% is produced by SOMA, a bean-to-bar maker based in Toronto, Canada. The bar highlights the genetic diversity of Venezuelan cacao, specifically sourced from the Colón-Táchira region. It utilizes a sophisticated blend of Guasare, Porcelana, Loberta, Nocillero, and Tove heirloom bean varieties to achieve its specific character.

The sensory experience is defined by a balance of savory and fruit-forward elements. Tasters often detect notes of cream, cashews, and miso, which transition into hints of honeysuckle and plum. This profile is the result of careful processing and ingredient selection, consisting solely of organic cacao nibs, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter.

The quality and preparation of the Ancestral 70% have been recognized by several industry bodies. The bar has earned multiple distinctions, including silver awards at the 2022 Academy of Chocolate and the 2021-22 International Chocolate Awards Americas.

Specs

Quick Specs

Type	Dark
Cocoa Content	70%
Origin	Colón-Táchira, Venezuela
Bean Variety	Guasare, Porcelana, Loberta, Nocillero, Tove
Weight	65g
Process	Non-alkalized
Sweetener	Sugar
Maker	SOMA (Canada)