What is the cocoa percentage of Madagascan Vanilla 45%?

Madagascan Vanilla 45% contains 45% cocoa (also written 45% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Madagascan Vanilla 45% come from?

The cocoa beans in Madagascan Vanilla 45% are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.

What are the ingredients in Madagascan Vanilla 45%?

The ingredients listed for Madagascan Vanilla 45% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar, whole milk powder, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, sea salt flower, natural vanilla.

Is Madagascan Vanilla 45% vegan?

Madagascan Vanilla 45% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.

How big is a single Madagascan Vanilla 45% bar?

A single Madagascan Vanilla 45% bar weighs 75 grams.

What does Madagascan Vanilla 45% taste like?

Madagascan Vanilla 45% lists flavour notes of Vanilla, Butter, Caramel, Fruity and Acidulous.

Is Madagascan Vanilla 45% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Madagascan Vanilla 45% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.

Does Madagascan Vanilla 45% contain alkalized cocoa?

Madagascan Vanilla 45% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Where can I buy Madagascan Vanilla 45%?

Madagascan Vanilla 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 Madagascan Vanilla 45% in the Chof app.

Madagascan Vanilla 45%, Menakao

Madagascan Vanilla 45%

Menakao is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker situated in Madagascar. By processing the cocoa directly at the source in the Sambirano Valley, the producer captures the characteristics of the local harvest. This 45% cacao milk chocolate bar represents a commitment to localized production, keeping the entire manufacturing journey within the country of origin.

The sensory experience of this bar stems from a precise balance of ingredients, including whole milk powder, cocoa butter, and natural vanilla. During production, the chocolate undergoes a rolling process to reach a refined texture, followed by tempering to ensure a clean snap. The resulting profile highlights the creamy nature of milk chocolate, balanced by caramel, butter, and fruit tones, alongside a subtle acidulous brightness.

The composition of this 75-gram bar is straightforward, featuring cane sugar and a touch of sea salt flower to round out the sweetness. It is worth noting for those with sensitivities that the production facility handles milk proteins and nuts, so trace amounts may be present in the final product. Sunflower lecithin is also included as an emulsifier to maintain the consistency of the chocolate.

Madagascan Vanilla 45%