United KingdomBean-to-Bar
Bare Bones
1 bar 5.0 from 4 ratings
Bare Bones is a UK-based bean-to-bar maker crafting award-winning chocolate through direct trade, prioritizing transparency and simple, pure ingredients.
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About
Bare Bones
Based in the United Kingdom, Bare Bones stands as a dedicated bean-to-bar maker that embraces a slow, intentional approach to chocolate production. By controlling the process from the raw cocoa bean to the finished bar, they ensure that every step remains aligned with their core philosophy of minimalism and craft. Their work is defined by a deep respect for the bean, resulting in recognition through various industry awards.
The Bare Bones style is characterized by a refined balance that highlights the inherent personality of the cocoa. Rather than masking the beans with excessive processing or additives, they lean into clean flavor profiles that allow the specific notes of each origin to shine. The texture is consistently thoughtful, crafted to offer a satisfying melt that releases complexity in measured, distinct stages on the palate.
Sourcing is the cornerstone of their operation, with a strong commitment to direct trade relationships. By working closely with growers, they bridge the gap between the origin and the finished product, ensuring that their sourcing practices prioritize both quality and ethics. This direct involvement allows them to maintain high standards of transparency throughout their supply chain.
Shops that carry Bare Bones
4 shops on Chof carry Bare Bones. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
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Order online
- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesBare Bones at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- The Chocolate Shop at The ChocolatariumOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to the United Kingdom and the United States
- USTUDIOOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 65 countries
- The Pot and PineappleOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships within the United Kingdom
1 bar on Chof
Bars by Bare Bones
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Bare Bones bars with awards
1 award result for 1 bar, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
Origins Bare Bones works with
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Frequently Asked
About Bare Bones
Which country is Bare Bones chocolate from?
Bare Bones is a chocolate maker based in the United Kingdom.
What kind of chocolate maker is Bare Bones?
Bare Bones is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Bare Bones bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 1 chocolate bar from Bare Bones, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Bare Bones won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 1 award result for 1 Bare Bones bar, from the Academy of Chocolate. The newest listed is from 2023: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2023 for 68% Dominican Salted Chocolate.
How are Bare Bones bars rated by Chof users?
On average, Bare Bones bars are rated 5.0 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Where can I buy Bare Bones chocolate?
Bare Bones sells directly through their website at https://bareboneschocolate.co.uk. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Bare Bones, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Bare Bones?
Visit Bare Bones directly at https://bareboneschocolate.co.uk, or browse every Bare Bones bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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