% of main ingredient
66% of Cocoa
Single Origin Ecuador Alpaco 66%
Alpaco 66% cocoa, Single Origin* Ecuador is a Valrhona chocolate with sweet spice notes and a nutty, woody taste. The *cocoa beans are sourced from 9 terroirs: Vinces, Quinindé, Simon Bolivar, La Union, Mata de Cacao, Ricaurte, San José del Tambo, Naranjal, and Lagarto (Ecuador).
Flavor Profile Sweet Spices
Secondary Notes Nutty
Hint of Woody
Alpaco's delicate floral aromas blend with rich chocolate notes.
When creating Alpaco, the first Grand Cru from Ecuador, Valrhona explored the subtle floral aromas of Ecuadorian cocoa trees. These cocoa trees have strong notes of astringency, which is why they were previously used in blended chocolates. “Alpaco” comes from the term “Alpa” meaning “plain” in Quechua (indigenous language of Ecuador). This name is a tribute to the Ecuadorian terroir and its unique culture.
Origin
Partner producer
Ecuador Osella
Osella has been a partner to Valrhona since 2019 and grows cocoa on plantations in the heart of the fertile Guayas river valley. Together, we are working to safeguard the Nacional cocoa variety, an important part of Ecuador's heritage. Since 2019, we have been funding a producer support programme in eight provinces across the country, aimed at improving producers' farming practices (covering pruning, fertilization, plot renovation, improved fermentation and drying).
Guayaquil
2°10’2.7”S / 79°56’8.1”W
Features
Recommended Applications
Mousses – Crémeux & Ganaches – Ice Creams & Sorbets – Bars – Coating – Molding
Pairings
Grapefruit – Hazelnut – Lime – Lychee – Coffee – Gingerbread – Vanilla – Caramel – Licorice – Cinnamon
Best by:
14 months *calculated based on the date of manufacture
Composition
Cocoa beans from Ecuador 58.78%, sugar 31.6%, cocoa butter 9.2%, emulsifier: sunflower lecithin 0.4%, natural vanilla extract 0.02%
Kosher product
Yes
Gluten free
Yes
Packaging Format
3 kg bag of Feves - 5572
Special order
Yes
Storage
In a dry place where temperature is maintened at 16-18°C / 60-64°F
