Saturday, July 18, 2015

Review: Fresco 231 Peru 100%

Richard's Rating: 7.0
chocolate makerFresco
bar231
regionMarañón
Peru
plantationblend
cacao treesunknown
year2014
size50g ~ 1.8oz
cocoa solids100%
added fat(none)
sweetener(none)
emulsifier(none)
flavoring(none)
other ingredients(none)
list price$12.00
colormedium brown
PANTONE 19-1012
Dark Brown
appearancesmooth, scoring, imprints
aromaroast, earth, fruit (prune), nut, floral
snapmedium hard
tasteearth, nut, floral, sour, roast
meltcreamy
lengthlong
finishsomewhat sour, somewhat tannin, slightly acidic

Best Prices Online
$12.00 directly from Fresco

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Review: Domori Il 100% Criollo

Richard's Rating: 8.0
chocolate makerDomori
barIl 100% Criollo
region(unknown)
plantationblend
cacao treesCriollo
yearunknown
size25g ~ 0.9oz
cocoa solids100%
added fat(none)
sweetener(none)
emulsifier(none)
flavoring(none)
other ingredients(none)
list price€4,00
colormedium brown
appearancesmooth, scoring, imprints, scuffing, uneven sheen
aromaroast (cocoa, coffee), fruit (berry, raisin), spice, earth, sweet
snapmedium hard
tasteroast (coffee, tobacco), nut, peanut, fruit, earth, tannin
meltcreamy
lengthlong
finishtannin, nut, slightly acidic

Prior Reviews
2013 Review

Best Prices Online
€4,00 directly from Domori
£4.10 at Chocolate Trading Co
$6.79 at Chocosphere