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A 45% milk chocolate bar from Madagascar, blending Sambirano Valley cacao with roasted Arabica coffee and a touch of sea salt.
Menakao is a bean-to-bar producer based in Madagascar. The company distinguishes itself by processing its cocoa entirely within the country of origin, ensuring that the local economy benefits from the full production cycle. This approach prioritizes freshness and keeps the manufacturing chain localized to the Sambirano Valley, where their primary cocoa supply originates.
The Arabica & Sea Salt 45% is a milk chocolate variety that balances creaminess with the bitterness of coffee and the sharp bite of mineral salt. The texture is achieved through a rolling method during the refining process, which creates a specific mouthfeel. The recipe incorporates cocoa beans, cane sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, Arabica coffee, sunflower lecithin, and sea salt flower.
Menakao operates on a direct-trade model, working to maintain proximity to the growers and the harvest. This 75-gram bar is produced with care, though those with sensitivities should note that it may contain traces of nuts and milk proteins.
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 45% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Weight | 75g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
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cocoa beans, cane sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, arabica coffee, sunflower lecithin, sea salt flower
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Arabica & Sea Salt 45% contains 45% cocoa (also written 45% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Arabica & Sea Salt 45% are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
The ingredients listed for Arabica & Sea Salt 45% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, arabica coffee, sunflower lecithin, sea salt flower.
Arabica & Sea Salt 45% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
A single Arabica & Sea Salt 45% bar weighs 75 grams.
Arabica & Sea Salt 45% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.
Arabica & Sea Salt 45% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Arabica & Sea Salt 45% 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 Arabica & Sea Salt 45% in the Chof app.