What is the cocoa percentage of Rugoso 75%?

Rugoso 75% contains 75% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Rugoso 75% come from?

The cocoa beans in Rugoso 75% are sourced from Northern mountains of Nicaragua, Nicaragua.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

Rugoso 75% is made with Rugoso cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.

How big is a single Rugoso 75% bar?

A single Rugoso 75% bar weighs 45 grams.

Is Rugoso 75% certified organic or fair trade?

Rugoso 75% carries the following certification: Direct Trade.

Has Rugoso 75% won any awards?

Rugoso 75% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Europe 2018 Bronze.

Where can I buy Rugoso 75%?

Rugoso 75% is made by ZOTO. ZOTO sells directly through their website at https://zoto.be, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Rugoso 75% in the Chof app.

Rugoso 75%, ZOTO

Rugoso 75%

ZOTO is a Belgian bean to bar maker distinguished by a meticulous, technical approach to chocolate creation. Based in Belgium, this artisan producer focuses on highlighting the genetic potential of specific cacao varieties through precise, data driven processing. This 45 gram bar features the Rugoso variety, a specific cacao harvested in 2017 from the lush Northern mountains of Nicaragua.

The profile of this dark chocolate is complex and deep, characterized by a 75 percent cacao concentration. The maker employs a 48 hour grinding process and a controlled roast at 130 degrees Celsius for 18 minutes to coax out a sophisticated flavor spectrum. Tasters will find notes of dark berries and succulent plum balanced by the rich sweetness of molasses. A creamy hazelnut paste finish is complemented by an unusual, intriguing hint of hop. This technical mastery earned the bar a Bronze award at the International Chocolate Awards Europe in 2018.

Transparency and craftsmanship define the sourcing and post-harvest treatment of these rare beans. The Rugoso cacao undergoes a rigorous five day box fermentation with two turns, followed by a seven day sun drying period on traditional wooden platforms. The ingredient list remains minimalist, containing only cacao beans, organic cane sugar, and cocoa butter. This dedication to the chemistry of flavor ensures a pure expression of the Nicaraguan terroir while maintaining a low cadmium level of 0.17 mg/kg.