MadagascarBean-to-Bar
Menakao
11 bars 5.0 from 5 ratings
Menakao is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Madagascar that produces 100% Malagasy chocolate using direct-trade sourcing.
About
Menakao
Menakao operates as a bean-to-bar chocolate maker located in Madagascar. By processing the cocoa within the country of origin, the brand emphasizes a local production cycle that maintains control over the entire manufacturing process.
The chocolate profile is defined by the specific handling of Malagasy cacao. The maker employs a dedicated fermentation and drying protocol to prepare the beans, followed by a rolling method for manufacturing and refining the final product. This approach results in a distinct texture and consistency characteristic of their 75-gram bars.
The brand focuses exclusively on Malagasy production. Their sourcing model includes direct trade claims, aiming to foster relationships with local producers. This commitment to domestic processing allows the company to oversee the output from the raw bean to the finished tablet.
Shops that carry Menakao
9 shops on Chof carry Menakao. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
Visit a shop
- CAMONDASDresden, Germany
- SchokothekLüneburg, Germany
- XOCOATLWiesbaden, Germany
- The Chocolate ShopThe Hague, Netherlands
- Chocolats du MondeGeneva, Switzerland
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Order online
- CAMONDASOnline shop in Germany · ships to 32 countries
- XOCOATLOnline shop in Germany · ships to 43 countries
- The Chocolate ShopOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships within the EU
- Chocolats du MondeOnline shop in Switzerland · ships to the EU and Switzerland
- ChocolateSeekersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 17 countriesMenakao at ChocolateSeekers Order on chocolateseekers.com
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- Cocoa RunnersOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships to 57 countriesMenakao at Cocoa Runners Order on cocoarunners.com
- Feine SchokoladeOnline shop in Germany · ships within Germany
- SchokothekOnline shop in Germany · ships within Germany
- The Pot and PineappleOnline shop in the United Kingdom · ships within the United Kingdom
11 bars on Chof
Bars by Menakao
Menakao
72%
72%darkMadagascar
Menakao
80%
80%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Arabica & Sea Salt 45%
45%milkMadagascar
Menakao
Bird Chili 63%
63%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Cashew & Sea Salt 63%
63%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Cocoa Nibs & Sea Salt 63%
63%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Coconut Milk & Vanilla 45%
45%milkMadagascar
Menakao
Combava & Pink Pepper 63%
63%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Dark & Cocoa Nibs
100%darkMadagascar
Menakao
Madagascan Vanilla 45%
45%milkMadagascar
1 award
Menakao
Orange & Cranberries 63%
63%darkMadagascar
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Menakao bars with awards
2 award results for 2 bars, 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 Menakao works with
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Frequently Asked
About Menakao
Which country is Menakao chocolate from?
Menakao is a chocolate maker based in Madagascar.
What kind of chocolate maker is Menakao?
Menakao 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 Menakao bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 11 chocolate bars from Menakao, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Menakao won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 2 award results for 2 Menakao bars, from the Academy of Chocolate. The newest listed is from 2018: Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2018 for Orange & Cranberries 63%.
How are Menakao bars rated by Chof users?
On average, Menakao 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.
Which cocoa origins does Menakao use?
Menakao sources cacao exclusively from Madagascar across the bars currently on Chof.
Where can I buy Menakao chocolate?
Menakao sells directly through their website at https://menakao.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Menakao, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Menakao?
Visit Menakao directly at https://menakao.com, or browse every Menakao bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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