Dark Chocolate Bar Oriado 60% - 2.46oz

Dark Chocolate Bar Oriado 60% - 2.46oz

Are you looking for an exceptional dark chocolate? Valrhona has selected for you two high-quality cocoas from Peru and the Dominican Republic to create Oriado 60%. With it, find the best of chocolate, from the best raw materials in the world. Produced from organic farming and Fairtrade/Max Havelaar certified fair trade, Oriado 60% is a perfect example of Valrhona's ambition to create exceptional cocoa.

History of the Oriado 60% dark chocolate bar

Created in 2015, Oriado is the visible expression of Valrhona's commitment to a quality product and better traceability of the cocoa sector. This is the first time that the origins of an exceptional blend have been revealed, as part of our commitment to total transparency.

Origin of the Oriado 60% dark chocolate bar

To enrich the aromatic palette of exceptional blends, Valrhona has developed this tasting dark chocolate that stands out for its vanilla sweetness and balance. The cocoa beans used to create this Oriado dark chocolate come from the Dominican Republic (the world's leading producer and exporter of organic cocoa) and Peru (the second largest producer known for its long cocoa tradition). For around ten years, Valrhona has been cultivating terroir and sustainable relationships with producers in both countries, with the ambition of creating exceptional cocoa, now Fairtrade/Max Havelaar certified and from organic farming.

Chocolate tasting advice

Oriado 60%, expresses round and powerful notes that evolve towards aromas of ripe and acidic fruits. However, it remains the sweetest of dark chocolates. Its enveloping vanilla sweetness and its slightly sweet taste will please lovers of sweet and balanced dark chocolate. Also discover the Oriado 60% dark chocolate in a 35.27oz bag of beans, ideal for baking or to be enjoyed as is.

Suggestions for associations

This dark chocolate pairs perfectly with fruits such as beetroot or citrus fruits or spices such as Sichuan or fleur de sel. This chocolate will reveal its full aromatic palette when tasted with a strong black espresso coffee. Its balance and vanilla note will allow you to easily combine it with other ingredients such as: red fruits, apricots, pear, the sweetness of caramel or peanut.