What is the cocoa percentage of Noir Piment D'Espelette?

Noir Piment D'Espelette contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Noir Piment D'Espelette come from?

The cocoa beans in Noir Piment D'Espelette are sourced from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

What are the ingredients in Noir Piment D'Espelette?

The ingredients listed for Noir Piment D'Espelette are: cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, Espelette pepper, hazelnuts, wheat flour, egg whites, soy lecithin, natural vanilla flavor.

How big is a single Noir Piment D'Espelette bar?

A single Noir Piment D'Espelette bar weighs 90 grams.

What does Noir Piment D'Espelette taste like?

Noir Piment D'Espelette lists flavour notes of Spiced, Chili and Floral.

Is Noir Piment D'Espelette dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Noir Piment D'Espelette is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Noir Piment D'Espelette contain alkalized cocoa?

Noir Piment D'Espelette is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Noir Piment D'Espelette certified organic or fair trade?

Noir Piment D'Espelette carries the following certifications: UTZ and Rainforest Alliance.

Has Noir Piment D'Espelette won any awards?

Noir Piment D'Espelette has been recognised at: Meilleur Ouvrier de France.

Where can I buy Noir Piment D'Espelette?

Noir Piment D'Espelette is made by Yves Thuriès. Yves Thuriès sells directly through their website at https://yvesthuries.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Noir Piment D'Espelette in the Chof app.

Noir Piment D'Espelette 70%, Yves Thuriès

Noir Piment D'Espelette

Noir Piment D'Espelette is produced by Yves Thuriès, a maker recognized with the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France award. Based in France, this maker brings technical precision to a wide range of chocolate creations. The brand maintains a reputation for high standards in both ingredient selection and professional technique.

This 70% cacao bar highlights cocoa beans sourced from the Guayaquil region of Ecuador. The post-harvest process involves harvesting the fruit at maturity and removing the mucilage before fermentation and drying. The profile balances the base chocolate with the inclusion of Espelette pepper, which adds a gentle heat to the finish. The texture is influenced by the addition of soy lecithin as an emulsifier.

Beyond the primary cocoa and pepper components, the recipe includes hazelnuts, wheat flour, and egg whites. The sourcing practices for these beans are supported by UTZ and Rainforest Alliance certifications, ensuring adherence to specific social and environmental standards in the cultivation of the raw materials.

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