What is the cocoa percentage of 85% Dark?

85% Dark contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in 85% Dark come from?

The cocoa beans in 85% Dark are sourced from Davao, Philippines.

Which cocoa bean variety is used?

85% Dark is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.

What are the ingredients in 85% Dark?

The ingredients listed for 85% Dark are: cocoa liquor, cane sugar, cocoa butter, soy lecithin.

How big is a single 85% Dark bar?

A single 85% Dark bar weighs 85 grams.

What does 85% Dark taste like?

85% Dark lists flavour notes of Fruity, Liquorice and Currant.

Is 85% Dark dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

85% Dark is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does 85% Dark contain alkalized cocoa?

85% Dark is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Has 85% Dark won any awards?

85% Dark has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World Finals 2018 Silver and Academy of Chocolate Awards 2017 Commendation.

Where can I buy 85% Dark?

85% Dark is made by Malagos. Malagos sells directly through their website at https://malagoschocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 85% Dark in the Chof app.

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Malagos Chocolate operates as a tree-to-bar producer based in Davao, Philippines. By managing the process from the initial harvest of Trinitario cacao beans to the final bar, the maker maintains oversight of the full production cycle. This vertical integration allows for a controlled approach to processing locally grown cacao.

The 85% dark bar is crafted from a simple blend of cocoa liquor, cane sugar, and cocoa butter, with soy lecithin added for texture. The cacao undergoes sun-drying during the post-harvest phase, a traditional method that influences the eventual character of the chocolate. The resulting bar has been recognized for its standard of production, including receiving a Silver award at the International Chocolate Awards World Finals in 2018.

Regarding ingredients and allergens, the product contains soy. Due to the manufacturing environment, the bar may also contain traces of nuts. These details are important for those monitoring their dietary intake while exploring high-percentage cacao profiles.

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