PucheroBean-to-Bar
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%
100% cocoa · unsweetened dark · Madagascar
Maker's notes: Raspberry, Cashew
A 100% unsweetened dark chocolate from the Sambirano Valley in Madagascar, featuring distinct notes of raspberry and cashew.
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- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesPuchero at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Cocoa StoreOnline shop in the United States · ships to 210 countriesPuchero at Cocoa Store Order on cocoastore.com
- Club del ChocolateOnline shop in Spain · ships within Spain
- The Chocolate House DCOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United StatesPuchero at The Chocolate House DC Order on thechocolatehousedc.com
Tasting Notes
RaspberryCashew
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About Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%
Puchero, based in Spain, is a bean-to-bar maker that produces this 100% cacao bar using beans sourced from the Ambalahonka farm lot in the Sambirano Valley of Madagascar. The beans are a blend of Criollo, Trinitario, and Forastero varieties.
This unsweetened bar contains only cocoa beans. The post-harvest protocol involves fermenting the grains for 6 days in wooden crates with turning for homogeneity, followed by sun drying on cement slabs. The resulting flavour profile presents notes of raspberry and cashew.
The bar contains no milk, sugar, lecithin, or added cocoa butter. It carries an allergen statement noting it may contain traces of nuts, milk, and gluten.
- Location: Hornillos de Eresma, Spain
- Bean Origin: Madagascar
Quick Specs
| Type | Unsweetened Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 100% |
| Origin | Sambirano Valley, Madagascar |
| Bean Variety | Criollo, Trinitario, Forastero |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Unsweetened |
| Maker | Puchero (Spain) |
What’s inside
cocoa beans
No dairy ingredients listed
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Common questions about Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%
What is the cocoa percentage of Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% contains 100% cocoa (also written 100% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% come from?
The cocoa beans in Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% are sourced from Sambirano Valley, Madagascar.
Which cocoa bean variety is used?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% is made with Criollo, Trinitario, Forastero cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
What are the ingredients in Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%?
The ingredients listed for Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% are: cocoa beans.
Is Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% vegan?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% contains no dairy ingredients and may be suitable for a vegan diet. Always check the ingredients list for allergens such as soya, hazelnut and traces of milk.
How big is a single Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% bar?
A single Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% taste like?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% lists flavour notes of Raspberry and Cashew.
Is Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Madagascar Ambalahonka 100%?
Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% is made by Puchero. Puchero sells directly through their website at https://somospuchero.com. Chof lists 4 shops that carry Puchero bars, including Club del Chocolate in Puçol, Cocoa Runners in the United Kingdom and Cocoa Store in New York. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Madagascar Ambalahonka 100% in the Chof app.
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