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A 72% dark chocolate bar from Sao Tome, produced by Yves Thuriès, featuring a profile of red fruits, exotic fruits, licorice, and spices.
The Sao Tome 72% bar is produced by Yves Thuriès, a maker recognized for focusing on specific origins and ingredient selection. This 90-gram bar highlights the distinct profile of cacao harvested from the volcanic islands of Sao Tome, an area long prized for its specific cacao varieties.
The sensory profile of this bar reflects the typical character of Sao Tome cacao. It presents a structure of red and exotic fruits, rounded out by deeper nuances of licorice and spice. The formulation includes cocoa paste sourced from the region, sugar, and soy lecithin as an emulsifier to ensure a consistent texture.
The composition of the bar is straightforward, relying on the quality of the regional beans to carry the flavor profile. As noted in the ingredients, the bar contains soy, which serves as an allergen for consideration by those with sensitivities.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Weight | 90g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Yves Thuriès (France) |
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pate de cacao (feves de cacao origine Sao Tome) 75%, sucre, emulsifiant : lecithines (SOJA). 72% cacao minimum.
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Sao Tome 72% contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Sao Tome 72% are sourced from Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe.
The ingredients listed for Sao Tome 72% are: pate de cacao (feves de cacao origine Sao Tome) 75%, sucre, emulsifiant : lecithines (SOJA). 72% cacao minimum..
Sao Tome 72% contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
A single Sao Tome 72% bar weighs 90 grams.
Sao Tome 72% lists flavour notes of fruits rouges, fruits exotiques, reglisse and epice.
Sao Tome 72% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Sao Tome 72% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Sao Tome 72% 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 Sao Tome 72% in the Chof app.