dark chocolate · 61% cacao · Guatemala

Almond & Salt Cacao Prieto USA Flavored Spices/Herbs Dominican Republic

by Almond & Salt Cacao Prieto · Izabal, Guatemala · rated 4.7/5

This chocolate unfolds like a whispered secret, with a velvety texture that reveals briny sea salt and the golden warmth of saffron, balanced by delicate elderflower and a savory miso undertone. The finish lingers like the soft glow of twilight, romantic and persistent, leaving a tender impression of salt-kissed herbs on the palate.

Tasting profile

OriginIzabal, Guatemala
Bean varietyNacional
Cacao61%
Intensity5/10
Acidityvery low
Bitternesslow
Sweetnesslow
Texturevelvety
Finishlingering, persistent persistence
Roast profilemedium
Primary notesbrine, salt, saffron
Secondary noteselderflower, miso
Flavor familiessavory_umami, floral, spicy
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free
Allergens
AwardsBest Dark Chocolate, Best Bean-to-Bar, Great Taste Award - 3 Stars

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee

Food: aged cheddar, charcuterie

Questions

What does Almond & Salt Cacao Prieto USA Flavored Spices/Herbs Dominican Republic taste like?

Bold chocolate from Izabal, Guatemala with dominant notes of brine, salt. Secondary flavors of elderflower, miso emerge as it melts. Lingering finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Almond & Salt Cacao Prieto USA Flavored Spices/Herbs Dominican Republic?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee. Food pairings: aged cheddar, charcuterie.

How intense is Almond & Salt Cacao Prieto USA Flavored Spices/Herbs Dominican Republic?

Intensity 5/10, low bitterness, very low acidity, low sweetness, with a velvety texture and a lingering finish of persistent persistence.

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