Letterpress Ghana Ashanti 70% cacao

There is a gentle start to the taste of this bar, which develops a milky texture with plum notes. The bitterness is low and the aftertaste continues the flavors. 9.8

Trader Joe's Peru 70% cacao

This bar is fairly bitter, with roasted and earthy notes.  The roasted part tends towards toasted coconut, while the earthy part is woody. The aftertaste is well defined and less bitter. 7.1

The label says "Peruvian cacao" but that is the only mention of the origin on the label. The ingredient listed on the label are:

Ingredients: Unsweetened chocolate, sugar

Generally I see "cacao" and "cacao butter" for the main ingredients of craft chocolate, which I would expect "unsweetened chocolate" to consist of.

Craft makers also provide additional details for the chocolate origin and how the bar is made. Trader Joe's is not a craft chocolate maker.

Friis-Holm Nicaragua 70% cacao

This bar has a smooth texture which develops a buttery taste. Some caramel flavor and a note of toffee can be found. The aftertaste is clean and relaxed. 9.2

 FriisHolmChokolade.dk

Luisa Abram Brazil Rio Acará 70% cacao

There is a synthetic edge to the flavor of this bar, which underscores a herbaceous clove taste. This profile leads to an astringent theme that carries on to the aftertaste. 6.8

www.luisaabram.com