Minimal Arhuaco 65% is a Colombian dark chocolate bar from Japan, featuring distinct notes of grape jam and a light roast profile.
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Tasting Notes
Grape jam
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About Arhuaco 65%
Minimal is a bean-to-bar maker based in Japan. This 50 g bar features cacao originating from the Arhuaco region of Colombia.
The bar is a dark chocolate with 65% cacao content. The maker discloses a light roast for these beans, resulting in a flavour profile defined by notes of grape jam. The maker also mentions conching.
The ingredients consist of cacao beans and sugar. This bar contains no added cocoa butter, lecithin, vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats. It has received multiple honours from the International Chocolate Awards and the Academy of Chocolate between 2019 and 2026.
- Location: Japan
- Bean Origin: Colombia
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 65% |
| Origin | Arhuaco, Colombia |
| Weight | 50g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Minimal (Japan) |
Awards
Competition awards
International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2026International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Gold 2025International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2025International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2025International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2025International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2024International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2024International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Gold 2023International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2023International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Bronze 2023Academy of Chocolate Silver 2022Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2021International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2020International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2019International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2019
What’s inside
cacao beans, sugar
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Common questions about Arhuaco 65%
What is the cocoa percentage of Arhuaco 65%?
Arhuaco 65% contains 65% cocoa (also written 65% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Arhuaco 65% come from?
The cocoa beans in Arhuaco 65% are sourced from Arhuaco, Colombia.
What are the ingredients in Arhuaco 65%?
The ingredients listed for Arhuaco 65% are: cacao beans, sugar.
How big is a single Arhuaco 65% bar?
A single Arhuaco 65% bar weighs 50 grams.
Is Arhuaco 65% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Arhuaco 65% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Has Arhuaco 65% won any awards?
Arhuaco 65% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Silver 2026, International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific Gold 2025 and International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2025, and 15 more.
Where can I buy Arhuaco 65%?
Arhuaco 65% is made by Minimal. Minimal sells directly through their website at https://mini-mal.tokyo. To track your tastings, scan Arhuaco 65% in the Chof app.
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