Moka Origins Ghana Suhum 72% cacao

This bar is very rich in chocolate flavors. This, plus a bitterness which is a bit astringent, masks other flavors.The predominant note is earthy, but there is a toasty roasted flavor as well. 7.2

www.mokaorigins.com

Ingredients: Organic Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter

This chocolate maker has invested a lot of heart and thought into their label, both the outside and the inside. In addition to the story of the growers in Ghana and details on the cacao's growing environment, a summary of the bean to bar manufacturing process is included. Much of this information is also available on the website linked above.

Valrhona Madagascar Manjari 64% cacao

In 2009 I reviewed this bar:

Valrhona Les Grands Crus Manjari Fresh and Tangy 64% cacao

It has new packaging, but otherwise the taste is the same -- very fruity and flavorful. I rated that bar an "8" and now I will update the rating to 8.6. 

You may notice that the label is discolored. This is not the fault of Valrhona. We have been wiping down the items we receive with alcohol, and that is causing some discoloration of the label for this bar and others. Hopefully we can stop doing that soon.