Essenzo CacaoBean-to-Bar
01 Madagascar 72%
72% cocoa · dark chocolate · Madagascar
Maker's notes: Sweet acidity, Red fruit, Toffee
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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Tasting Notes
Sweet acidityRed fruitToffee
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About 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.
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.
- Location: Galicia, Spain
- Bean Origin: Madagascar (Sambirano Valley)
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 72% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Criollo, Trinitario |
| Weight | 80g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Essenzo Cacao (Spain) |
Awards
Competition awards
What’s inside
cocoa beans, organic cane sugar
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Common questions about 01 Madagascar 72%
What is the cocoa percentage of 01 Madagascar 72%?
01 Madagascar 72% contains 72% cocoa (also written 72% cacao), 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, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in 01 Madagascar 72%?
The ingredients listed for 01 Madagascar 72% are: cocoa beans, organic cane sugar.
How big is a single 01 Madagascar 72% bar?
A single 01 Madagascar 72% bar weighs 80 grams.
What does 01 Madagascar 72% taste like?
01 Madagascar 72% lists flavour notes of Sweet acidity, Red fruit and Toffee.
Is 01 Madagascar 72% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
01 Madagascar 72% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has 01 Madagascar 72% won any awards?
01 Madagascar 72% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards European Bronze 2021.
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. To track your tastings, scan 01 Madagascar 72% in the Chof app.
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