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Arhuaco 65% is a single-origin Colombian dark chocolate from Japanese maker Minimal, defined by a distinct note of grape jam and a light roast profile.
Minimal is an artisan chocolate maker based in Tokyo, Japan. The brand focuses on highlighting the intrinsic characteristics of cacao through a transparent, minimalist approach to production. Their Arhuaco 65% bar is crafted using beans sourced from the Arhuaco region in Colombia, a territory known for its high-quality cacao production.
The Arhuaco 65% bar is produced using only two ingredients, specifically cacao beans and sugar. Minimal employs a light roast style, a technique chosen to preserve the delicate inherent flavors of the Colombian beans. This processing method reveals a prominent flavor note of grape jam, providing a clear and focused sensory profile that has earned the bar Gold honors at the International Chocolate Awards World and Asia Pacific in 2021.
The philosophy at Minimal centers on the reduction of additives to showcase the quality of the raw material. By limiting the ingredient list to cacao and sugar, the maker ensures that the terroir of the Arhuaco beans remains the focal point for the consumer. This methodology positions the brand within the specialty sector, where craftsmanship is evaluated by the clarity of expression in the final bar.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 65% |
| Origin | Arhuaco, Colombia |
| Bean Variety | Local cacao |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Minimal (Japan) |
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Arhuaco 65% contains 65% cocoa (also written 65% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Arhuaco 65% are sourced from Arhuaco, Colombia.
Arhuaco 65% is made with Local cacao cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Arhuaco 65% are: cacao beans, sugar.
A single Arhuaco 65% bar weighs 50 grams.
Arhuaco 65% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Arhuaco 65% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Arhuaco 65% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards World 2021 Gold and International Chocolate Awards Asia Pacific 2021 Gold.
Arhuaco 65% is made by Minimal. Minimal sells directly through their website at https://mini-mal.tokyo, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Arhuaco 65% in the Chof app.
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