What is the cocoa percentage of Stratus?

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

Where do the cocoa beans in Stratus come from?

The cocoa beans in Stratus are sourced from Guayas, Ecuador.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Stratus is made with Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in Stratus?

The ingredients listed for Stratus are: Cacao nibs, organic cane sugar, icewine lees.

How big is a single Stratus bar?

A single Stratus bar weighs 65 grams.

What does Stratus taste like?

Stratus lists flavour notes of grapes, miso, wild honey, sour dough and lychee.

Is Stratus dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Stratus is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Stratus contain alkalized cocoa?

Stratus is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has Stratus won any awards?

Stratus has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World Silver 2015, International Chocolate Awards Canadian Silver 2016 and International Chocolate Awards World Bronze 2018.

Where can I buy Stratus?

Stratus 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 Stratus in the Chof app.

Stratus 70%, SOMA

Stratus

Stratus is produced by SOMA chocolatemaker, an artisan bean-to-bar laboratory based in Toronto, Canada. This specific bar showcases the meticulous approach of the makers, who maintain control over the entire production process from the raw cacao nib to the final tempered tablet.

The foundation of this 70% dark chocolate is the Nacional variety of cacao sourced from the Guayas region of Ecuador. The inclusion of icewine lees creates an unusual and distinct flavor profile, characterized by notes of grapes, miso, wild honey, sour dough, lychee, and honeysuckle. The resulting texture and aromatic complexity have earned it recognition at the International Chocolate Awards, including World Silver in 2015 and World Bronze in 2018.

The composition of the bar is kept intentional and transparent, utilizing only cacao nibs, organic cane sugar, and icewine lees. This minimal ingredient list highlights the inherent qualities of the Ecuadorian beans while allowing the specific fermentation and processing techniques used by the Toronto team to take center stage.