FrescoBean-to-Bar
Madagascar 74% Light Roast
74% cocoa · dark chocolate · Madagascar
Maker's notes: Grapefruit, Citrus
This 74% dark chocolate from the United States maker Fresco features cacao from the Sambirano Valley in Madagascar with notes of grapefruit and citrus.
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- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesFresco at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countriesFresco at Bar & Cocoa Order on barandcocoa.com
- Chocolate Collective CanadaOnline shop in Canada · ships within CanadaFresco at Chocolate Collective Canada Order on chocolatecollective.ca
- The Chocolate House DCOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United StatesFresco at The Chocolate House DC Order on thechocolatehousedc.com
Tasting Notes
GrapefruitCitrus
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About Madagascar 74% Light Roast
Fresco is a United States bean to bar maker. The company produces this 74% dark chocolate using cacao sourced from the Sambirano Valley in Madagascar.
The flavor profile includes grapefruit and citrus. Fresco employs a light roast and a medium conche for this bar. The chocolate is refined in a melanger.
This organic certified bar weighs 50 g and is made from organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, and organic cocoa butter. It does not contain lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. This bar has received Academy of Chocolate Silver awards in 2021, 2022, and 2025.
- Location: United States
- Certifications: Organic
- Bean Origin: Madagascar
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 74% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Fresco (United States) |
Certifications & Awards
organic
What’s inside
organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Madagascar 74% Light Roast
What is the cocoa percentage of Madagascar 74% Light Roast?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast contains 74% cocoa (also written 74% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Madagascar 74% Light Roast come from?
The cocoa beans in Madagascar 74% Light Roast are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
What are the ingredients in Madagascar 74% Light Roast?
The ingredients listed for Madagascar 74% Light Roast are: organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic cocoa butter.
Is Madagascar 74% Light Roast vegan?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
How big is a single Madagascar 74% Light Roast bar?
A single Madagascar 74% Light Roast bar weighs 50 grams.
What does Madagascar 74% Light Roast taste like?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast lists flavour notes of Grapefruit and Citrus.
Is Madagascar 74% Light Roast dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Is Madagascar 74% Light Roast certified organic or fair trade?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast carries the following certification: organic.
Has Madagascar 74% Light Roast won any awards?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2025, Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022 and Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021.
Where can I buy Madagascar 74% Light Roast?
Madagascar 74% Light Roast is made by Fresco. Fresco sells directly through their website at https://frescochocolate.com. Chof lists 4 shops that carry Fresco bars, including Bar & Cocoa in the United States, Chocolate Collective Canada in Canada and Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Madagascar 74% Light Roast in the Chof app.
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