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Formosa Chocolates

Esmeraldas Bar

Esmeraldas Bar

$12.00 USD
$12.00 USD
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70% Dark Chocolate Tasting Bar – Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Over the years, we've received so many requests for chocolate tasting bars with higher percentages of cacao, and we're pleased to begin offering this 70% bar. It's crafted with cacao from the UORPROCAE co-op in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and lovingly hand-decorated with a chrysanthemum motif.

Flavor Profile & Origin

  • Origin: UORPROCAE co-op, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
  • Cacao Percentage: 70% Dark Chocolate
  • Notes: Hints of dried tropical fruits, nuts, and a caramel finish
  • Certifications: Direct-trade

Dietary & Ingredients

  • Dietary: Gluten-free
  • Ingredients: Cacao mass, cane sugar, cacao butter, and sunflower lecithin.

Size: 50g (1.8 oz)

Materials

Care information

Our chocolate is best kept in a cool, dry environment, away from sunlight and strong-smelling food. The ideal conditions are 55°F to 65°F and around 50% humidity. A wine fridge is a perfect storage solution!

For longer-term storage (up to 6 months), you can freeze them by following these steps:

  • Wrap the entire box tightly in several layers of plastic wrap.
  • Store in the freezer.
  • When ready to enjoy, remove from the freezer and allow to reach room temperature before unwrapping. (This is critical to prevent sugar or fat bloom—the rough, grayish texture.)

Thawed bonbons should be enjoyed within 2 weeks.

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