Sweet Flavor

Ruby Cacao

About This Entry

Ruby cacao is a naturally pink-hued cacao variety (not artificially colored) with a distinctive fruity, slightly tart flavor unlike dark or milk chocolate — that brightness pairs with Prosecco.

Wine Pairing Explanation

Primary wine styles

Common Culinary Uses

  • cacao paste
  • mint
  • pork loin

At a Glance

Group

Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients

Classification

Sweet Flavors

Usage intensity

luxury

Scientific name

Theobroma cacao

Scientific Classification

Display name
Ruby Cacao
Classification
Sweet Flavors
Group
Cocoa & Chocolate Ingredients
Scientific name
Theobroma cacao

Taxonomy

Usage intensity
luxury

Pairing guidance is based on general culinary principles and may vary by preparation and preference.