What is the cocoa percentage of Black Sesame?

Black Sesame contains 65% cocoa (also written 65% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Black Sesame come from?

The cocoa beans in Black Sesame are sourced from Philippines.

What are the ingredients in Black Sesame?

The ingredients listed for Black Sesame are: Cacao Beans, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Black Sesame, Cashew, Pili.

How big is a single Black Sesame bar?

A single Black Sesame bar weighs 45 grams.

Is Black Sesame dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Black Sesame is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Black Sesame contain alkalized cocoa?

Black Sesame is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Where can I buy Black Sesame?

Black Sesame is made by Theo & Philo. Theo & Philo sells directly through their website at https://theoandphilo.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Black Sesame in the Chof app.

Black Sesame 65%, Theo & Philo

Black Sesame

Theo & Philo is a Philippine bean-to-bar maker that highlights local ingredients and distinct regional flavors. Based in the Philippines, the producer maintains a focus on the specific terroir of their home country by sourcing cacao beans domestically and refining them in-house.

The Black Sesame bar presents a 65% cacao content, offering a balance between dark chocolate and the nutty intensity of black sesame seeds. The inclusion of cashew and pili adds a specific regional texture to the bar. During the manufacturing process, the beans undergo a fermentation and drying protocol before being refined in a melanger to achieve the final consistency.

By managing the production from raw bean to finished bar, Theo & Philo maintains control over the roasting and refining cycles. This approach allows the maker to integrate local components, such as pili nuts, directly into the chocolate structure.