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ALPACO 66%

Single origin/Oaky and floral
ALPACO 66%
Valrhona created ALPACO, the 1st Grand Cru of Ecuador, delicate floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom give way to a long finish of refined bitterness and woody flavors. “Alpaco” comes from the term “Alpa”, which means “lowlands” in Quechua, an indigenous language of Ecuador. Naturally, Valrhona chose this to pay tribute to Ecuador and honor the unique local culture.

ORIGIN AND TERROIR

ALPACO 66%
Cocoa trees are native to the Upper Amazon Basin. Over time, the pods from these trees were dispersed naturally and eventually reached the coastal plains of Ecuador. Protected by the Andes mountain chain, which prevented other cocoa tree species from taking hold, a traditional local variety, called Nacional (more well known as Arriba) gradually became established. The mild and humid climate of the region, as well as the rich soil, fostered the development of cocoa cultivation and production starting in the 17th century. Processing methods with short fermentation periods serve to preserve Nacional's delicate floral aromas and round out the cocoa flavors. This combination of natural environment and local know-how is what shapes the unique terroir that brings about Alpaco’s special subtlety.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product parameters
Tempering temperature

Country of origin

France

Packaging Format

3 Kg

Best by

14months

Ingredients

Cocoa beans from the Ecuador, sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifier (Sunflower lecithin), natural Vanilla extract.

Storage recommendations

Close hermetically the product to protect its properties and store it between 16 and 18°C。

Allergen

This product may contain traces of nuts.MILK (Made in a facility that uses milk).

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