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Sierra Leone 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Sierra Leone
Maker's notes: bright red fruit
3.5(2 community ratings)
This 85% Sierra Leone dark chocolate from Chocolate Makers features Trinitario cacao with bright red-fruit notes and a smooth finish.
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- Bean to BarOnline shop in Belgium · ships to Belgium and Luxembourg
- CAMONDASOnline shop in Germany · ships to 32 countries
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesChocolate Makers at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Craft Chocolate StoreOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to the Netherlands, Belgium and GermanyChocolate Makers at Craft Chocolate Store Order on craftchocolate.store
- The Chocolate ShopOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships within the EU
Tasting Notes
smoothbright red fruit
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About Sierra Leone 85%
Chocolate Makers, based in the Netherlands, operate as a bean-to-bar producer. This 80g bar centers on cacao sourced from the Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone.
The bar consists of Trinitario beans that undergo a 144-hour box fermentation and sun drying. During production, the cacao is refined in a melanger using stone grinding and given a light roast. The profile is characterized by smooth textures and bright red fruit notes.
The ingredients include cocoa mass, cane sugar, and added cocoa butter. This bar contains no lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. It holds Organic and B Corporation certifications.
- Location: Netherlands
- Certifications: Organic, B Corporation
- Bean Origin: Sierra Leone
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Gola Rainforest, Sierra Leone |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 80g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Chocolate Makers (Netherlands) |
Certifications
OrganicB Corporation
What’s inside
cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter
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Common questions about Sierra Leone 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Sierra Leone 85%?
Sierra Leone 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Sierra Leone 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Sierra Leone 85% are sourced from Gola Rainforest, Sierra Leone.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Sierra Leone 85% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Sierra Leone 85%?
The ingredients listed for Sierra Leone 85% are: cocoa mass, cane sugar, cocoa butter.
How big is a single Sierra Leone 85% bar?
A single Sierra Leone 85% bar weighs 80 grams.
What does Sierra Leone 85% taste like?
Sierra Leone 85% lists flavour notes of smooth and bright red fruit.
Is Sierra Leone 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Sierra Leone 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Sierra Leone 85% certified organic or fair trade?
Sierra Leone 85% carries the following certifications: Organic and B Corporation.
Where can I buy Sierra Leone 85%?
Sierra Leone 85% is made by Chocolate Makers. Chocolate Makers sells directly through their website at https://www.chocolatemakers.nl. Chof lists 13 shops that carry Chocolate Makers bars, including Bean to Bar in Belgium, CAMONDAS in Dresden and Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Sierra Leone 85% in the Chof app.
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