Ecuador 65%

The Ecuador 65% bar highlights the specific characteristics of the Nacional Arriba cacao variety sourced from the Hacienda Victoria farm lot. This producer focuses on a controlled post-harvest protocol where beans undergo fermentation and drying for five to seven days within three-tier wooden boxes housed in an indoor environment.

As a dark milk style bar utilizing plant-based milk, the resulting profile centers on savory and fruity notes of toasted bread, cashew, and banana. The composition remains focused on the primary ingredients of cocoa beans, cocoa butter, unrefined cane sugar, and toasted buckwheat, intentionally excluding lecithin, vanillin, and added vanilla to maintain a direct expression of the origin.

The craftsmanship emphasizes a minimal ingredient list, ensuring the influence of the toasted buckwheat complements the natural profile of the Ecuadorian cacao. Each bar is portioned at a net weight of 60 grams, providing a standardized look at the output of the Hacienda Victoria harvest.