Chocolate of the Day
Fjak
Colombia Tumaco Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa (bar)
Good ++
Weight: 1.06 oz. (30 g.) / 2.11 oz. (60 g.) in total bar
Calories: 168 calories in 1/2 bar
Cost: $13.00 for 1 bar
Purchased from: Bar & Cocoa, online order
Bienvenidos a (welcome to) Day #8 of Chocolate and Colombia Theme Week. And, like other bars featured this week, cacao has traveled across at least three continents, from cacao tree to farmer to chocolate maker to consumer.
Today's Colombia Tumaco Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa (bar) was from Fjak Chocolate (Hardangerfjord, Eidfjord, Norway). The company offers a variety of bean-to-bar chocolates, some with skillfully integrated, local (Nordic) flavor inclusions. Today's Colombia bar was part of their Cocoa Explorers Limited Edition Origins series.
Aroma and flavor notes in this three-ingredient chocolate included: dark chocolate (dark ganache, torte), herb (very faint savory herb and barely salted/pickled green pepper/peppercorn), spice (very faint (barely detectable) anise, black licorice) and diffuse fruit (apple).
All these subtle notes were balanced, complementary and tasty. I enjoyed the subtle complexity; and I appreciated the short list of ingredients. The sweetness level was pleasant, and not too much (thank you!).
Maker's tasting notes: Ganache, Almond, Apple
Ingredients: Cocoa Beans, Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Butter* (* Organic)
Allergen-related information: Vegan, dairy and gluten free
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