| Maker | Republica del Cacao |
| Chocolate Bars | |
| Product Name | Dark Chocolate - Esmeralda |
| Cacao percentage | Between 66% and 75% |
| Country of purchase | Ecuador |
| Origin of bean | Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba |
| Made in | Ecuador |
| Dimensions | 13x7cm |
| Total weight | 50gr | 1.76oz |
| Ingredients | Cacao liquor, Sugar, Cacao butter, Soy Lecitthin |
| Maker's comments | Ecuador is the Homeland of the unique "Arriba" Cacao Beans. For centuries, the plantations in Provincia Esmeraldas, have produced this special variety providing a well rounded bitter taste with a wine -like character, finished by a light lemon peel flavour and roasted notes |
Good but weak
BAR TASTING
| Sugar Flavor | nonexistent |
| Cacao Flavor | Moderate |
| Acidity | Moderate |
| Roasted Nuts | Strong |
| Bitterness | Moderate |
| Fruitiness | Strong |
| Tasting Experience | This Arriba chocolate bar does not pack as much flavour as the other ones from Republica del Cacao. Opening the wrapper does not bring any major flavour. The texture is hard and the bar does not melt but requires to be chewed a little. The most identifiable aroma is earthy and then some fruitiness. Both rather weak. The after taste is also rather weak although pleasant. Overall a very good chocolate but too weak in flavour and disappointing for an Arriba. |
| This bar is | Very good |
Over All Rating
( 6.5 )
Aromas
( 6.0 )
Texture
( 6.0 )
Presentation
( 7.0 )
Uniqueness
( 8.0 )
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