Ecuador 75%, Vinces Rio Arriba

75% Vinces Rio Arriba These are rare cacao seeds like the Rio Arriba from the Vinces region in Ecuador. This area is considered the cradle of Ecuadorian Nacional cacao genetics, renowned for centuries for its exceptional quality and rich organoleptic properties. The name Rio Arriba was given by Europeans who, upon arriving at the port of Guayaquil, would ask the locals where to find the prized cacao seeds, and the answer was always: “arriba… río arriba,” meaning “up the river.” Awards: SILVER European ICA 2023 Notes: Creamy with notes of nuts, flowers, ripe fruit, and honey. Ingredients: Cacao beans, organic cane sugar, cacao butter. 70% % min cacao. May contain traces of milk and nuts