Dick TaylorBean-to-Bar
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark
72% cocoa · dark chocolate · Madagascar
Maker's notes: Molasses, Orange, Raisin
5.0(2 community ratings)
A 72% dark chocolate bar from Madagascar, produced by Dick Taylor using Trinitario cacao from the Akesson Estate in the Sambirano Valley.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandDick Taylor at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- XOCOATLOnline shop in Germany · ships to 43 countries
- Chocolats du MondeOnline shop in Switzerland · ships to the EU and Switzerland
- ChocolateSeekersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 17 countriesDick Taylor at ChocolateSeekers Order on chocolateseekers.com
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesDick Taylor at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
Tasting Notes
MolassesOrangeRaisin
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About Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark
Dick Taylor is a United States based bean to bar maker. This 72% dark chocolate bar features Trinitario cacao beans grown at the Akesson Estate, located in the Sambirano Valley of Madagascar.
The cacao used in this bar undergoes box fermentation and sun drying. The beans are processed at the Akesson Estate before being refined in a melanger. The bar is made with a light roast and features flavour notes of molasses, orange, and raisin.
This bar is made with Organic Cacao and Organic Cane Sugar and holds an Organic certification. Please note that it is manufactured on shared equipment that processes milk, tree nuts, wheat, and peanuts.
- Location: United States
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Madagascar
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 57g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Dick Taylor (United States) |
Certifications & Awards
Organic
What’s inside
Organic Cacao, Organic Cane Sugar
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Common questions about Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark
What is the cocoa percentage of Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark come from?
The cocoa beans in Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark?
The ingredients listed for Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark are: Organic Cacao, Organic Cane Sugar.
How big is a single Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark bar?
A single Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark bar weighs 57 grams.
What does Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark taste like?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark lists flavour notes of Molasses, Orange and Raisin.
Is Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark certified organic or fair trade?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark carries the following certification: Organic.
Has Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark won any awards?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022, Academy of Chocolate Gold 2016 and Academy of Chocolate Silver 2015, and 2 more.
Where can I buy Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark?
Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark is made by Dick Taylor. Dick Taylor sells directly through their website at https://dicktaylorchocolate.com. Chof lists 31 shops that carry Dick Taylor bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Bean Bar You in Australia and Choc Exchange in Canada. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Madagascar Sambirano 72% Dark in the Chof app.
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