Medagla 70% is a Nicaraguan dark chocolate bar from Friis Holm, celebrated for its repeated success at the International Chocolate Awards.
Friis Holm is an artisan chocolate maker based in Denmark, recognized for a precise, scientific approach to cocoa processing. The Medagla 70% highlights the potential of Nicaraguan cacao, specifically drawing beans from the Matagalpa region. This bar serves as a showcase for the rigorous standards maintained throughout the production chain, resulting in a product that has secured top honors including World Gold at the International Chocolate Awards in both 2014 and 2015.
The sensory profile of this 70% dark chocolate is defined by the meticulous post-harvest protocols applied to the beans. Utilizing controlled box fermentation and solar drying, specifically following the Ingemann Fine Cacao protocols, the maker ensures consistency and clarity in flavor. The final composition remains minimal and focused, containing only cacao beans, sugar, and additional cacao butter to achieve a balanced texture.
Each 100 gram bar reflects a technical approach to nutritional composition, with the label reporting 30g of sugar and 36g of fat per 100g. By focusing on specific regional sourcing and repeatable fermentation techniques, the producer demonstrates an commitment to transparency and quality control, ensuring that the characteristics of the Matagalpa harvest are preserved from the origin to the finished bar.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 70% |
| Origin | Matagalpa, Nicaragua |
| Bean Variety | Medagla |
| Weight | 100g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Friis Holm (Denmark) |
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Medagla 70% contains 70% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Medagla 70% are sourced from Matagalpa, Nicaragua.
Medagla 70% is made with Medagla cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single Medagla 70% bar weighs 100 grams.
Medagla 70% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World Gold 2014, International Chocolate Awards World Gold 2015 and International Chocolate Awards World Bronze 2018, and 2 more.
Medagla 70% is made by Friis Holm. Friis Holm sells directly through their website at https://www.friisholmchokolade.dk, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Medagla 70% in the Chof app.
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