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Abinao 85%
85% cocoa · dark chocolate · Togo, Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana
Maker's notes: Bittersweet, Woody, Raw Cocoa
Abinao 85% is a dark chocolate bar from French producer Valrhona, offering a profile defined by bittersweet, woody, and raw cocoa notes.
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Tasting Notes
BittersweetWoodyRaw Cocoa
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About Abinao 85%
Abinao 85% is produced by Valrhona, a well-known chocolate manufacturer based in Tain-l'Hermitage, France. This bar represents an industrial approach to chocolate making, focusing on consistency and technical precision to ensure the same result for enthusiasts around the globe.
As an 85% cacao bar, the flavor profile is intense and focused. It avoids the sweetness of lower-percentage chocolates, instead highlighting raw cocoa, earthy woody tones, and a pronounced bittersweet finish. The texture is designed to melt evenly, reflecting the manufacturing standards expected from a large-scale producer.
This dark chocolate bar arrives in a 70-gram format. It is a standard selection for those who appreciate high-cacao content without the variability often found in small-batch or bean-to-bar operations. The bar remains a staple for individuals interested in the standard flavor characteristics of high-percentage dark chocolate.
- Location: Tain-l'Hermitage, France
Quick Specs
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 85% |
| Origin | Togo, Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana |
| Weight | 70g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Valrhona (France) |
What’s inside
cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract
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Common questions about Abinao 85%
What is the cocoa percentage of Abinao 85%?
Abinao 85% contains 85% cocoa (also written 85% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
Where do the cocoa beans in Abinao 85% come from?
The cocoa beans in Abinao 85% are sourced from Togo, Côte d'Ivoire & Ghana.
What are the ingredients in Abinao 85%?
The ingredients listed for Abinao 85% are: cocoa beans, sugar, cocoa butter, sunflower lecithin, natural vanilla extract.
How big is a single Abinao 85% bar?
A single Abinao 85% bar weighs 70 grams.
What does Abinao 85% taste like?
Abinao 85% lists flavour notes of Bittersweet, Woody and Raw Cocoa.
Is Abinao 85% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?
Abinao 85% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Where can I buy Abinao 85%?
Abinao 85% is made by Valrhona. Valrhona sells directly through their website at https://www.valrhona.com. Chof lists 20 shops that carry Valrhona bars, including Adam & Oden Frukt och Konfektyr in Stockholm, Ahlgrens Konfektyr in Lund and Bar & Cocoa in the United States. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Abinao 85% in the Chof app.
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