Sunday, November 28, 2021

Caputos Brazil Wild Juruá 70% cacao

The initial flavors noticed with this bar are fruity, bordering on juicy. Cherry and berry notes are out front, with some spice cake taste in the background. There is moderate bitterness and a comfortable aftertaste. 9.1

Ingredients: cocoa mass, organic cane sugar and cocoa butter 

www.caputos.com

The label explains that the cacao for this bar is "wild foraged." A note inside the label says, "This is a chocolate bar made from the extremely rare cacao found only along the Juruá river located in the remote upper Amazon rainforest." 

The mold for the bar is nicely done, displaying a Caputo's crest.




Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Lumineux Madagascar 73% cacao

This bar has a smooth texture with moderate bitterness. There is a cherry note that is prominent, and a lemony citrus flavor undertone. The aftertaste is clean and moderate. 9.0

Ingredients: Cocoa nibs, cane sugar, cocoa butter

www.lumineuxchocolate.com

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Car Tanzania Kilombero Valley 70% cacao

Warm and rich chocolate flavor, fairly fudgy in body.  A hint of pine is in the background of the bar's earthy tones. The aftertaste is lengthy given the bar's rich flavor. 8.9

Ingredients: Cacao Beans, Cane Sugar*, Cacao Butter*
*Organic

carartisanchocolate.com