Shop, factory tour, tastings:
472 Boulevard Ratsimandrava, Ouest Ambohijanahary, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar.Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2020
Academy of Chocolate - Golden Bean
2020
Ottange 100% by Chocolat Madagascar is a premium chocolate bar crafted entirely from single-origin cocoa beans sourced from Madagascar. The country's rich biodiversity and unique terroir contribute distinct flavors to the cocoa. As a 100% cocoa product, Ottange 100% delivers an intense and robust experience, showcasing a complex flavor profile with notes of red fruit and a subtle natural sweetness, all without added sugar—perfect for pure chocolate lovers.
Chocolat Madagascar is a renowned chocolate maker based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, operating under the Chocolaterie Robert factory. Their production model is unique because they oversee the entire process from seed to chocolate on the island, which not only ensures freshness but also enhances the economic benefits for local communities??.
Chocolat Madagascar is especially noted for its environmentally sustainable practices, as cocoa cultivation under the rainforest canopy helps promote reforestation and protects native fauna?. The chocolates are produced using fine cocoa beans grown in the Sambirano Valley, a region known for its rich terroir that imparts distinctive fruity flavors to the cocoa??.