chocolate
Collection Étienne 72% Cacao Quetzalcoatl
Guittard is a high-quality heritage brand that uses premium cocoa butter and real vanilla beans instead of synthetic vanillin or cheap vegetable fats. While it lacks the organic certification and batch-specific heavy metal COAs required for Gold, it is a non-alkalized 72% cacao bar that offers exceptional craft quality and flavor at a very competitive price point.
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