Hoja Verde 80% Esmeraldas BIO

This particular 80% chocolate has a powerful earthy flavor accompanied by subtle sweet notes of raisins, among others. An exciting taste experience with the ultimate expression and intensity of dark chocolate.

The cocoa for Hoja Verde’s chocolate comes from the asociación Aproca in the Esmeraldas province in northern Ecuador. She knows four hundred families as members. Through such an association, small farmers affiliated with it can taste and test their own chocolate. So they are not dependent on reports from clients who may have different tastes (or interests).

These are 100% organic certified nacional cocoa beans. The renowned refined cocoa from Ecuador. The plantations take into account the conservation of natural resources and the environment. The cocoa trees grow among and among tropical plants and trees, providing a natural balance. This is better for both the farmer and the environment in the long run.

The taste of Bernardini
The German chocolate expert and author of the acclaimed book Der Schokoladentester, has put together the recipe for the Hoja Verde bars. He flew to the factory in Quito especially for it. After all, tastes differ from continent to continent and sometimes even from country to country.

Flavor profile: Robust, decadent, earthy yet delicate.
Ingredients: cocoa mass, cane sugar