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![]() | Esmeraldas | ![]() |
Maker | |
Percent Cacao | 75 |
Ingredients | Cacao liquor, sugar, cacao butter, soy lecithin. cacao (or chocolate) liquor, cacao butter, cane sugar, soy lecithin (E322) |
Allergen Info | Contains soy and may contain traces of peanuts and milk. |
Weight | 100g (3.5oz.) |
Size | 85 x 170mm (3.3 x 6.7") |
Purchased From | Chocosphere.com Tualatin, OR |
Year Purchased | 2009 |
Maker 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 flavor and roasted notes. The origin of "Arriba" goes back to the XIX century, when a Swiss Chocolatier, traveling on the Guayas River, impressed by the aroma, asked workment unloading cacao sacks from a boat, "where does the aroma come from?" They answered "de rio arriba" or from up the river. |
Comments | Appeared to be over-roasted. |
Reviews | |
Vic's Rating | 7 7 |
Deb's Rating | 3 3 |
Variety | Arriba |
Origin | ![]() The Republic of Ecuador is a country in South America that also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific. |