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This 78% dark chocolate from Pierre Marcolini is crafted from Trinitario beans grown at Ferme Bejofo in the Ambanja region of Madagascar.
About Madagascar 78%
Pierre Marcolini is a renowned Belgian bean-to-bar maker. Based in Belgium, the house operates as a dedicated producer of chocolate, overseeing the processing of cocoa beans to create finished bars.
This 78% dark bar is composed of Trinitario beans sourced from Ferme Bejofo, located in the Ambanja region of Madagascar. The flavour profile is characterised by fruity, tangy, and fresh notes. The ingredients include roasted cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, and sunflower lecithin, with the maker ensuring the chocolate is tempered.
The production follows the maker's claims of direct-trade practices. The bar is processed without the use of vanilla, vanillin, PGPR, or vegetable fats, though it contains added cocoa butter.
- Location: Belgium
- Bean Origin: Madagascar (Ambanja)
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 78% |
| Origin | Ambanja, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Trinitario |
| Weight | 75g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Pierre Marcolini (Belgium) |
Tasting Notes
FruityTangyFresh
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What’s inside
Roasted cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin
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Common questions about Madagascar 78%
What is the cocoa percentage of Madagascar 78%?
Madagascar 78% contains 78% cocoa (also written 78% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Madagascar 78% come from?
The cocoa beans in Madagascar 78% are sourced from Ambanja, Madagascar.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Madagascar 78% is made with Trinitario cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Madagascar 78%?
The ingredients listed for Madagascar 78% are: Roasted cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin.
How big is a single Madagascar 78% bar?
A single Madagascar 78% bar weighs 75 grams.
What does Madagascar 78% taste like?
Madagascar 78% lists flavour notes of Fruity, Tangy and Fresh.
Is Madagascar 78% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Madagascar 78% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Madagascar 78%?
Madagascar 78% is made by Pierre Marcolini. Pierre Marcolini sells directly through their website at https://eu.marcolini.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Madagascar 78% in the Chof app.
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