90-99% Cocoa Chocolate
45 chocolate bars in this cocoa band.
The 90% to 99% band has almost no sugar. Pure cocoa solids and a touch of cocoa butter. Rewards slow tasting and a small bite.
Most common tasting notes at this cocoa percentage: fruity, nutty, citrus, caramel, intense and intense cocoa.
What is 90-99% cocoa chocolate?
90% to 99% cocoa chocolate sits just below pure cocoa. A small amount of sugar, usually under 10% of the bar, and sometimes a little added cocoa butter take the hardest edges off while keeping the bar firmly cocoa-led. It rewards slow tasting and a small bite.
This band is for people who want the depth of very dark chocolate with a touch more roundness than a 100%. The sliver of sugar is enough to carry the cocoa flavour rather than mask it, so you still taste the origin clearly: the fruit of a bright Madagascar, the nuttiness of a classic Venezuelan, the earthiness of a robust African bean.
Texture matters more here than in sweeter bands. Added cocoa butter and careful conching decide whether a 95% melts smoothly or feels dry and grainy. As with 100%, fermentation and roast faults have nowhere to hide.
Top origins in this band
Most active makers at this cocoa percentage
Other cocoa bands
Seriously Dark 90%
Ultimate 99%
Ultimate Dark 99%
Wayanad 90%
Wicked Dark 95%
Wicked Dark Almonds 95%
Wicked Dark Coconut 95%
Wicked Dark Ginger 95%
Zeus 90%
Frequently asked about 90-99% cocoa chocolate
What is the difference between 90% and 100% chocolate?
A 90% to 99% bar contains a small amount of sugar, usually under 10%, and sometimes extra cocoa butter, which rounds off the bitterness and smooths the texture. A 100% bar has neither, so it tastes more intense and depends entirely on the bean and the roast.
Is 90% dark chocolate very bitter?
It is firmly bitter and cocoa-led, but the small amount of sugar makes it noticeably easier to eat than a 100%. Quality, roast level and origin decide whether the bitterness is smooth and fruity or sharp and flat.
How much sugar is in 90% to 99% chocolate?
Usually under 10% of the bar by weight, with the rest made up of cocoa solids and cocoa butter. The exact figure varies by recipe, so always check the wrapper if you are counting precisely.
What does 90-99% cocoa chocolate taste like?
The 90% to 99% band has almost no sugar. Pure cocoa solids and a touch of cocoa butter. Rewards slow tasting and a small bite.
Which tasting notes show up most often at this cocoa percentage?
Across the bars on Chof in this band, the most frequent flavor notes are fruity, nutty, citrus, caramel, intense and intense cocoa.
How many bars are in the 90-99% cocoa chocolate band on Chof?
Chof currently lists 45 bars matching this band.
Which origins are most common in this band?
The most common cacao origins for bars in this band on Chof are India, Peru, São Tomé and Príncipe, Solomon Islands, Madagascar.
Which makers are most active in this cocoa range?
The makers with the most bars on Chof at this cocoa percentage are Taza, Alter Eco, Bon-Fiction, Amul, Vivani.
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