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This 72% dark chocolate from Spanish maker Essenzo Cacao features beans from the Sambirano Valley, noted for red fruit, toffee, and sweet acidity.
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01 Madagascar 72%
Essenzo Cacao operates as a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Galicia, Spain. By managing the production process internally, they maintain full control over the transformation of raw ingredients into finished bars.
The 01 Madagascar 72% bar highlights the characteristics of cocoa grown in the Sambirano Valley. The profile is defined by a balance of sweet acidity, red fruit, and toffee notes. This specific release earned a bronze medal at the 2022 International Chocolate Awards Europe.
The composition of this bar is limited to cocoa beans and organic cane sugar. The maker excludes additives such as lecithin, vanillin, and vegetable fats, focusing on a minimalist approach to ingredients.
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Criollo, Trinitario |
| Weight | 80g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Essenzo Cacao (Spain) |
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What’s inside
cocoa beans, organic cane sugar
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About 01 Madagascar 72%
What is the cocoa percentage of 01 Madagascar 72%?
01 Madagascar 72% contains 72% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in 01 Madagascar 72% come from?
The cocoa beans in 01 Madagascar 72% are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
01 Madagascar 72% is made with Criollo, Trinitario cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
How big is a single 01 Madagascar 72% bar?
A single 01 Madagascar 72% bar weighs 80 grams.
Has 01 Madagascar 72% won any awards?
01 Madagascar 72% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Europe Bronze 2022.
Where can I buy 01 Madagascar 72%?
01 Madagascar 72% is made by Essenzo Cacao. Essenzo Cacao sells directly through their website at https://www.essenzocacao.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 01 Madagascar 72% in the Chof app.
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