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dark chocolate · 87% cacao · Peru

Marañón (Dark & Milk) Usa Dark Crossover Peru Nacional

by Marañón (Dark & Milk) Usa Dark Crossover · Tumbes, Peru · rated 4.8/5

This chocolate is a bold revelation, unfolding with the tangy brightness of pomegranate and raspberry, grounded by a deep, earthy cocoa core. A whisper of condensed milk adds a creamy softness, while faint notes of sunlit hay evoke a rustic warmth. Its velvety texture melts to reveal a lingering bittersweet complexity that demands attention long after the last bite.

Tasting profile

OriginTumbes, Peru
Bean varietyCriollo
Cacao87%
Intensity8/10
Aciditylow
Bitternessvery high
Sweetnesslow
Texturevelvety
Finishcomplex, persistent persistence
Roast profilemedium-dark
Primary notespomegranate, raspberry, cocoa
Secondary notescondensed milk, hay
Flavor familiesfruity, roasted, sweet
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly
Allergenssoy lecithin
AwardsGood Food Award Winner, Salon du Chocolat Award, Academy of Chocolate - Gold

Pairings

Beverages: espresso, pinot noir

Food: fresh berries

Questions

What does Marañón (Dark & Milk) Usa Dark Crossover Peru Nacional taste like?

Delicate chocolate from Tumbes, Peru with dominant notes of pomegranate, raspberry. Secondary flavors of condensed milk, hay emerge as it melts. Complex finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Marañón (Dark & Milk) Usa Dark Crossover Peru Nacional?

Recommended beverage pairings: espresso, pinot noir. Food pairings: fresh berries.

How intense is Marañón (Dark & Milk) Usa Dark Crossover Peru Nacional?

Intensity 8/10, very high bitterness, low acidity, low sweetness, with a velvety texture and a complex finish of persistent persistence.

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