An 85% dark chocolate bar from the Dutch maker Chocolate Makers, featuring organic cacao sourced from the Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone.
Chocolate Makers is a bean-to-bar producer based in Amsterdam. They maintain a direct relationship with producers to ensure the integrity of their sourcing. This specific bar represents their work with cacao harvested from the Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone.
The production process prioritizes control over the raw material. The beans undergo a 144 hour fermentation period in wooden crates before being sun-dried. Once at the factory, the cocoa mass is processed with cane sugar and added cocoa butter using a melanger to refine the texture. This meticulous approach to handling the 85% cacao content earned the bar a Bronze award at the 2017 International Chocolate Awards.
Sustainability is central to the operations of this maker. The bar holds Organic certification, and the company operates as a B Corporation, reflecting a focus on environmental and social impact throughout the supply chain.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Gola Rainforest, Sierra Leone |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 80g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Chocolate Makers (Netherlands) |
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Sierra Leone 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Sierra Leone 85% are sourced from Gola Rainforest, Sierra Leone.
Sierra Leone 85% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Sierra Leone 85% are: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
A single Sierra Leone 85% bar weighs 80 grams.
Sierra Leone 85% lists flavour notes of smooth and bright red fruit.
Sierra Leone 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Sierra Leone 85% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Sierra Leone 85% carries the following certifications: Organic and B Corporation.
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Sierra Leone 85% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Bronze 2017.
Sierra Leone 85% is made by Chocolate Makers. Chocolate Makers sells directly through their website at https://www.chocolatemakers.nl, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Sierra Leone 85% in the Chof app.