Ara – Costa Rica Upala Dark
By Ara
£7.95
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Description
This Ara Costa Rica dark chocolate uses a rare cacao from Upala in Costa Rica.
Ara buys its beans directly from a small cooperative in the region. In June of 2017 Sabrina and Andres from Ara flew out to Costa Rica and visit the farmers. They were thus able to see first hand the biodynamic farming techniques in the plantations.
As well as this, they saw how the farmers fermented the beans. As soon as they remove the beans from the pods, the farmers put them in wooden boxes to ferment. This step is crucial to flavour development, as many different chemical reactions take place inside the beans. After this Sabrina and Andres saw how the cacao beans dry in the sun for 10-13 days. While this had less impact on flavour, it is crucial the beans are properly dried for transport.
Tasting Notes:
The dark chocolate is undeniably rich and creamy with a deep, indulgent notes. A distinctly creamy note reminds of chocolate mousse. Meanwhile hints of coffee come through and develop a stronger roast. Malt and double cream also reveal themselves.
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Additional information
Weight 75 g Type of Chocolate Maker Bean Origin Maker Country Cocoa Percentage Ingredients Dietary Information Certifications -
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Energy 1999.95kJ/479kcal Fat 39g of which - saturates 25g Carbohydrates 28g of which - sugars 28g Protein 8g Salt 70.8g - Allergens
- Peanuts (traces), nuts (traces), sesame (traces)
- Ingredients
- Cacao, non refined sugar cane, cocoa butter
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Maker description
A Venezuelan husband & wife team making incredible single origin bars in France. Read more about Ara