A Tour of Malagasy Cacao in Chocolate Bars

Curated by Pashmina De Shon · Founder · 7 chocolates

Madagascar is the origin that converts dark chocolate skeptics. The cacao — mostly grown in the Sambirano Valley in the northwest — tastes like red berries, citrus, and cream. It’s bright. If you think dark chocolate has to be bitter, a Madagascar chocolate bar is the quickest proof you’re wrong.

  1. Firetree Madagascar Sambirano Valley 84% Firetree Madagascar Sambirano Valley 84% Firetree · Madagascar $9.50
  2. Fresco Madagascar Medium Roast 70% Fresco Madagascar Medium Roast 70% Fresco · Madagascar $13.50

    A more mellow Madagascar bar, yet still bursting with complex citrus flavors.

  3. Valrhona Grand Cru Manjari Dark Chocolate 64% Valrhona Grand Cru Manjari Dark Chocolate 64% Valrhona · Madagascar $9.00

    One of the OGs of fine chocolate, this Manjari chocolate is used worldwide by pastry chefs and and for chocolate desserts at fine establishments.

  4. Dandelion Ambanja Madagascar 70% Dandelion Ambanja Madagascar 70% Dandelion Chocolate · Madagascar $12.50

    The acidic berry pop followed by the smooth honey notes keep me reaching for more.

  5. Orfeve Dark Bejofo Madagascar 75% Orfeve Dark Bejofo Madagascar 75% ORFÈVE · Madagascar $15.00

    Fantastic rendition of the richness of this Bejofo estate Malagasy cacao.

  6. Fjåk Madagascar Milk 50% Fjåk Madagascar Milk 50% Fjak · Madagascar $14.00

    Milky yet tart and lemony.

  7. Soma Bejofo Madagascar 70% Soma Bejofo Madagascar 70% Soma · Madagascar $14.50

    Raspberry and peanuty jammy and well done by Soma.

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