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Ghana Bitter 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ghana
Maker's notes: dark chocolate aroma, cream-cheese-like richness, slight acidity
Ghana Bitter 85% is a dark chocolate bar from Japanese maker ICHIJI, featuring a distinct cream-cheese-like richness and slight acidity.
Tasting Notes
dark chocolate aromacream-cheese-like richnessslight acidity
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About Ghana Bitter 85%
ICHIJI is a bean-to-bar maker based in Ashiya, Japan. The maker produces this 85% dark chocolate using cacao sourced from Ghana.
The production process includes a roasting duration of 20 min at 115-135°C. The bar exhibits a dark chocolate aroma, a cream-cheese-like richness, and a slight acidity.
The ingredients list for this bar is limited to cacao beans from Ghana and sugar. It does not contain lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, vegetable fats, or added cocoa butter.
- Location: Ashiya, Japan
- Bean Origin: Ghana
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | ICHIJI (Japan) |
What’s inside
カカオ豆（ガーナ産）、砂糖
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Ghana Bitter 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Ghana Bitter 85%?
Ghana Bitter 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Ghana Bitter 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Ghana Bitter 85% are sourced from Ghana.
What are the ingredients in Ghana Bitter 85%?
The ingredients listed for Ghana Bitter 85% are: カカオ豆（ガーナ産）、砂糖.
Is Ghana Bitter 85% vegan?
Ghana Bitter 85% 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.
What does Ghana Bitter 85% taste like?
Ghana Bitter 85% lists flavour notes of dark chocolate aroma, cream-cheese-like richness and slight acidity.
Is Ghana Bitter 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Ghana Bitter 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Ghana Bitter 85%?
Ghana Bitter 85% is made by ICHIJI. ICHIJI sells directly through their website at https://ichiji.net. To track your tastings, scan Ghana Bitter 85% in the Chof app.
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