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Farm to Bar 70% — Bee Pollen Dark Chocolate
$11.90
The Bee Pollen bar by Ecuadorian Essence pairs 70% single-origin Nacional cacao from Manabí, Ecuador, with bee pollen and honey, resulting in a floral, gently sweet dark chocolate with a delicate crunch.
Description
A Bar That Begins in the Flowers of Ecuador
Ecuadorian Essence combines bee pollen and honey with Nacional cacao from Manabí, Ecuador, because their floral character matches the natural floral aroma of this fine-aroma cacao.
Nacional cacao, the “Arriba” variety, grows in Manabí on the equator with close to twelve hours of daylight all year. Ecuador is the world’s largest producer of fine flavor cacao, a category that represents only about 5% of global production according to the International Cocoa Organization.
The Bee Pollen bar is made in Ecuador and brought to the Washington DC area by Ecuadorian Essence, a family from Ecuador. It is not sold in national chains.
Tasting Notes
The Ecuadorian Essence Bee Pollen bar offers a subtle crunch and a floral sweetness from the pollen, softened by honey, before 70% Nacional cacao unfolds in fruity layers with a gentle bitterness.
It is the most distinctive bar in the Farm to Bar collection — a chocolate for people who like to discover something new.
Ingredients
70% cacao from Manabí, Ecuador; cane sugar; honey; bee pollen. Made without nuts; may contain traces of soy. Not vegan, because the Farm to Bar line is sweetened with cane sugar and honey. Always check the label for the complete ingredient list and allergen statement.
Allergy Information
This bar contains bee pollen. People with allergies to pollen or bee products should avoid it or consult their doctor before trying it.
What Is Bee Pollen?
Bee pollen is the pollen honeybees gather from flowers and pack into small granules, and Ecuadorian Essence adds it to this bar for its texture and floral sweetness.
Bee pollen has been used as a food in many cultures and is often sprinkled over yogurt, bowls and cereals. Its flavor changes with the flowers the bees visit — sweet, floral, sometimes slightly earthy.
Bee Pollen Beyond Chocolate
Ecuadorian Essence uses bee pollen in this bar the way cooks use it in the kitchen: as a finishing touch that adds color, crunch and a floral note.
If you enjoy this bar, try sprinkling bee pollen over yogurt, salads or toast with honey.
In this bar, the pollen plays the same role, adding texture and a floral note to fine Ecuadorian cacao.
How to Enjoy the Bee Pollen Bar
Ecuadorian Essence recommends tasting the Bee Pollen bar slowly and on its own first, so the pollen’s texture can be noticed against the melting chocolate.
It pairs well with chamomile or green tea, a light white wine, fresh berries or soft cheeses. Store in a dry place at 16–18°C (below 75°F) to avoid melting.
For Gourmet Stores, Wellness Shops & Hotels
Ecuadorian Essence supplies the Bee Pollen bar at wholesale pricing to gourmet stores, wellness shops, cafés and hotels in the DMV, offering a distinctive single-origin dark chocolate.
The minimum wholesale order is one wholesale box of 12 bars. Complete the “Become a Distributor” form or write to sales@ecuadorianessence.com. The Bee Pollen bar is also part of the Farm to Bar Gift Box, with Orange Peel and Toasted Coffee. Ecuadorian Essence ships within the United States, with delivery in 5–7 business days, and sells in person at curated markets and fairs across Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland.
Ecuadorian Essence products are foods and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always check the product label for complete ingredient and allergen information.
FAQs
What does bee pollen chocolate taste like?
The Ecuadorian Essence Bee Pollen bar tastes floral and gently sweet, because bee pollen adds a delicate crunch and floral notes, honey softens the cacao, and 70% Nacional cacao from Manabí finishes with fruity layers and a gentle bitterness. It is the most distinctive bar in the Farm to Bar collection. Honey and cane sugar sweeten the bar, and the pollen adds texture. Store it in a dry place at 16–18°C (below 75°F).
What is bee pollen?
Bee pollen is the pollen honeybees collect from flowers and pack into small granules, and Ecuadorian Essence adds it to 70% Ecuadorian cacao because its floral sweetness complements the aroma of Nacional fine-aroma cacao. Its flavor varies with the flowers the bees visit. In the kitchen it is often sprinkled over yogurt, bowls and cereals.
Can people with allergies eat the Bee Pollen bar?
The Ecuadorian Essence Bee Pollen bar contains bee pollen and honey, so people allergic to pollen or bee products should avoid it or consult their doctor first. The bar is made without nuts and may contain traces of soy. Always check the label for the complete allergen statement. The Bee Pollen bar is also part of the Farm to Bar Gift Box, so check the label of every product before giving it to someone with allergies.
Is the Bee Pollen chocolate vegan?
The Ecuadorian Essence Bee Pollen bar is not vegan, because it is made with honey and bee pollen, both bee products, and sweetened with cane sugar. It is part of the Farm to Bar line, made in Ecuador from 70% Nacional cacao. Because it contains bee pollen, people with allergies to pollen or bee products should avoid it. The bar is made without nuts and may contain traces of soy.
Where is the cacao in the Bee Pollen bar from?
Ecuadorian Essence sources the cacao for the Bee Pollen bar from Manabí, on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, where Nacional “Arriba” fine-aroma cacao grows, and the bar is made in Ecuador. Ecuador is the world’s largest producer of fine flavor cacao, according to the International Cocoa Organization. The Nacional variety is valued for its floral aroma, which the bee pollen and honey highlight in this bar.
Can my store sell the Bee Pollen bar?
Ecuadorian Essence supplies the Bee Pollen bar at wholesale pricing to gourmet stores, wellness shops, cafés and hotels in the DMV, giving them a distinctive single-origin dark chocolate with traceable Ecuadorian origin. The minimum wholesale order is one wholesale box of 12 bars. Apply through the “Become a Distributor” form or at sales@ecuadorianessence.com. Ecuadorian Essence ships within the United States, with delivery in 5–7 business days, and sells at curated markets and fairs across Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland.
