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Award winning 70% dark chocolate by SOMA, crafted from Ecuador's Costa Esmeraldas beans. Features nuanced notes of cherry, balsamic, and brownie.
SOMA is a micro batch bean to bar maker located in Toronto, Canada. Known for their obsessive attention to detail, they focus on showcasing the unique soul of specific terroirs. This particular bar features cacao from the Costa Esmeraldas region in Ecuador, specifically the Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo variety grown by the Salazar family. The 65 gram bar represents a deep dive into the craftsmanship that defines the Canadian specialty chocolate scene.
This 70% dark chocolate offers a complex tasting experience that highlights the meticulous processing of the maker. The profile is remarkably nuanced, often opening with bright lemon and green banana before transitioning into sophisticated notes of cherry and balsamic vinegar. It concludes with a satisfying, comforting depth reminiscent of fresh bread and warm brownies, providing a velvety journey for the palate.
The sourcing reflects an intentional ecological approach where cacao trees are interspersed with fruit like oranges, limes, and papaya to help prevent soil erosion. Post harvest processing follows traditional methods, with beans fermented in boxes and dried under the sun to develop their prize winning character. The recipe remains clean and minimalist, omitting lecithin, vanillin, and vegetable fats to let the 2018 Bronze award winning flavors shine through clearly.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Costa Esmeraldas, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo |
| Weight | 65g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | SOMA (Canada) |
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Mr. Salazar 70% contains 70% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Mr. Salazar 70% are sourced from Costa Esmeraldas, Ecuador.
Mr. Salazar 70% is made with Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single Mr. Salazar 70% bar weighs 65 grams.
Mr. Salazar 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards 2018 World - Bronze.
Mr. Salazar 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 Mr. Salazar 70% in the Chof app.
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