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An 80% dark chocolate bar from Madagascar, crafted by Menakao using beans from the Sambirano Valley with distinct cocoa and acidic notes.
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About 80%
Menakao is a bean-to-bar chocolate producer based in Madagascar. The company specializes in manufacturing 100% Malagasy chocolate, managing the entire production process from the local cocoa harvest to the finished bar within the country of origin.
This 80% dark chocolate bar is produced using cocoa beans sourced from the Sambirano Valley. The refining process utilizes a rolling method to achieve its final texture. The resulting profile features primary notes of deep cocoa, rounded out by a noticeable acidic finish. The ingredients are cocoa beans, cane sugar, pure cocoa butter, and sunflower lecithin, with each bar weighing 75 grams.
The manufacturing facility handles various ingredients, and the packaging includes a statement that the bar may contain traces of nuts and milk proteins. The production focuses on highlighting the characteristics of Malagasy cocoa through a controlled, local manufacturing cycle.
- Location: Madagascar
- Bean Origin: Sambirano Valley, Madagascar
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 80% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Weight | 75g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Menakao (Madagascar) |
Tasting Notes
Deep cocoaAcidic finish
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What’s inside
cocoa beans, cane sugar, pure cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin
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Common questions about 80%
What is the cocoa percentage of 80%?
80% contains 80% cocoa (also written 80% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in 80% come from?
The cocoa beans in 80% are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
What are the ingredients in 80%?
The ingredients listed for 80% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar, pure cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
How big is a single 80% bar?
A single 80% bar weighs 75 grams.
What does 80% taste like?
80% lists flavour notes of Deep cocoa and Acidic finish.
Is 80% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
80% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy 80%?
80% is made by Menakao. Menakao sells directly through their website at https://menakao.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan 80% in the Chof app.
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