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Theo Pure Milk 45% is a velvety, organic milk chocolate highlighting Congolese cocoa with deep notes of roasted nuts and golden caramel.
Theo is a prominent producer that operates with a commitment to transparency and quality, crafting chocolate that bridges the gap between accessible flavor and conscious production. Based in the United States, they oversee their production processes to ensure each bar reflects their standards, moving away from mass-market industrial habits toward a more intentional approach to chocolate making.
The Pure Milk 45% bar is a testament to the potential of higher cacao percentages in milk chocolate. By using a 45 percent cacao base, the bar maintains a sophisticated structure that avoids the cloying sweetness often found in conventional dairy-heavy bars. The texture is refined and clean, as the recipe intentionally omits lecithin, relying instead on high-quality ingredients like cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, and whole milk powder to achieve a smooth, lingering melt. On the palate, expect a classic, comforting profile defined by prominent notes of toasted roasted nuts and rich, buttery caramel.
Sustainability sits at the core of this bar. The cocoa beans are sourced directly from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, reflecting an emphasis on specific regional origins. Furthermore, the bar carries a suite of rigorous certifications including Organic, Fair Trade, and Non-GMO, ensuring that every step of the process meets verified ecological and ethical standards.
| Type | Milk |
| Cocoa Content | 45% |
| Origin | DR Congo |
| Weight | 85g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Theo (United States) |
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cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, whole milk powder
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pure milk 45% contains 45% cocoa (also written 45% cacao), classified as milk chocolate.
The cocoa beans in pure milk 45% are sourced from DR Congo.
The ingredients listed for pure milk 45% are: cane sugar, cocoa butter, cocoa beans, whole milk powder.
pure milk 45% contains dairy ingredients and is not suitable for a vegan diet.
A single pure milk 45% bar weighs 85 grams.
pure milk 45% lists flavour notes of Roasted Nuts and Caramel.
pure milk 45% is classified on Chof as milk chocolate.
pure milk 45% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
pure milk 45% carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade and Non-GMO.
pure milk 45% 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 milk 45% in the Chof app.
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