ZOTOBean-to-Bar
Betulia Ocho
70% cocoa · dark chocolate · Colombia
Maker's notes: Thyme, Forest herbs, Flowers, Peanut
5.0(2 community ratings)
A 70% dark chocolate bar from ZOTO, featuring Colombian cacao from Hacienda Betulia with notes of thyme, forest herbs, flowers, and peanut.
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Tasting Notes
ThymeForest herbsFlowersPeanut
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About Betulia Ocho
Betulia Ocho is a 70% dark chocolate produced by ZOTO. The cacao beans are sourced from the Hacienda Betulia estate in Antioquia, Colombia. The post-harvest protocol for this micro-lot involves a five-day box fermentation process and 14 days of open-air sun-drying on wood.
During production, the beans are roasted at 130°C for 18 minutes. The final bar consists of three ingredients: cacao beans, cocoa butter, and beet sugar.
The tasting profile of Betulia Ocho is defined by savory and floral characteristics, specifically notes of thyme, forest herbs, flowers, and peanut.
- Bean Origin: Antioquia, Colombia (Hacienda Betulia)
- Ingredients: Cacao beans, cocoa butter, beet sugar
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Antioquia, Colombia |
| Bean Variety | Betulia Ocho |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Harvest | 2018 |
| Maker | ZOTO (Belgium) |
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What’s inside
cacao beans, cocoa butter, beet sugar
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Common questions about Betulia Ocho
What is the cocoa percentage of Betulia Ocho?
Betulia Ocho contains 70% cocoa (also written 70% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Betulia Ocho come from?
The cocoa beans in Betulia Ocho are sourced from Antioquia, Colombia.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Betulia Ocho is made with Betulia Ocho cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Betulia Ocho?
The ingredients listed for Betulia Ocho are: cacao beans, cocoa butter, beet sugar.
How big is a single Betulia Ocho bar?
A single Betulia Ocho bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Betulia Ocho taste like?
Betulia Ocho lists flavour notes of Thyme, Forest herbs, Flowers and Peanut.
Is Betulia Ocho dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Betulia Ocho is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Betulia Ocho won any awards?
Betulia Ocho has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2019.
Where can I buy Betulia Ocho?
Betulia Ocho is made by ZOTO. ZOTO sells directly through their website at https://zoto.be. Chocoladeverkopers and Craft Chocolate Store in the Netherlands, and Club del Chocolate in Puçol also carry ZOTO bars. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Betulia Ocho in the Chof app.
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