Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2018
Madagascar Sambirano Valley 70% Dark made by Zak's Chocolate is a single-origin chocolate bar. This chocolate showcases the unique and vibrant flavor profiles that are characteristic of cacao beans from the Sambirano Valley region in Madagascar. The 70% cocoa content offers a balance of deep chocolate flavor with subtle fruit notes, often including hints of red berries and citrus, which are typical of beans from this area.
Zak's Chocolate is a small-batch craft chocolate maker and shop located in Thornhill. They focus on producing bean-to-bar chocolate, meaning they control the entire process from sourcing the cacao beans to the final product. Zak's Chocolate emphasizes the use of ethically-sourced, high-quality cacao beans.