What is the cocoa percentage of Pure Dark 85%?

Pure Dark 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Pure Dark 85% come from?

The cocoa beans in Pure Dark 85% are sourced from DR Congo.

What are the ingredients in Pure Dark 85%?

The ingredients listed for Pure Dark 85% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter, ground vanilla bean.

How big is a single Pure Dark 85% bar?

A single Pure Dark 85% bar weighs 85 grams.

What does Pure Dark 85% taste like?

Pure Dark 85% lists flavour notes of Deep-roasted cocoa, Brown spice and Dried fruit.

Is Pure Dark 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Pure Dark 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Pure Dark 85% contain alkalized cocoa?

Pure Dark 85% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Pure Dark 85% certified organic or fair trade?

Pure Dark 85% carries the following certifications: Organic, Non-GMO and Fair for Life.

Where can I buy Pure Dark 85%?

Pure Dark 85% is made by Theo. Theo sells directly through their website at https://theochocolate.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Pure Dark 85% in the Chof app.

Pure Dark 85%, Theo

Pure Dark 85%

Based in Seattle, Theo Chocolate is a prominent producer that brought the bean-to-bar movement into the mainstream. Since their founding, they have focused on large-scale production while maintaining a commitment to transparency and ethical standards. They act as a bridge between mass-market availability and the detailed processes typically reserved for smaller, specialized workshops.

The Pure Dark 85% bar is crafted for those who enjoy an intense, no-nonsense chocolate experience. With a very high cacao content, the texture is structured and bold. On the palate, it delivers a signature profile defined by deep-roasted cocoa, accented with subtle hints of brown spice and a touch of dried fruit. The inclusion of ground vanilla bean helps round out the bitterness naturally present in such a dark bar, providing a smooth finish without the need for excessive additives.

Ethical sourcing is a core pillar of their production philosophy. The brand maintains a robust certification program, ensuring that their beans are Organic, Non-GMO, and Fair for Life certified. This approach reflects their long-standing dedication to balancing cocoa production with the well-being of the farming communities they partner with. Note that health-conscious consumers may be aware of independent 2022 laboratory tests that measured levels of heavy metals, such as lead and cadmium, in this specific bar relative to California safety standards.