Ghana is responsible for about 21% of the world cocoa bean production which amounts to about 720 thousand tons a year. The only problem is that Ghanaian cocoa isn’t the most revered in the world, in fact it’s generally one of the sources of cocoa (along with the Ivory Coast), where most of the mass market, poor quality chocolate makers get their cocoa from. Saying that, Divine Chocolate get their cocoa from the Kuapa Kokoo co-operative of chocolate farms, and it is of a much better standard – as well as being Fair Trade.
I've got to say that this Pralus Caracas 75% isn't anywhere near as good as their previous bars. It uses Venezuelan cacao along with some from Ghana - which I don't think does it any credit.
Amelia's other dark chocolate bars have been very good, I just felt that this one was a touch too sweet and lacking in any depth.
If you're looking for an organic dark chocolate Easter egg then give this one from Green & Blacks a try as its great value and taste taste pretty good - although its less bitter than I remember.
This 70% Dark Chocolate From Ghana bar from Manufactura Czekolady was a lot sweeter than I thought. Instead of having an acidic tone, it was more fruity and sweet.
If you want an old-fashioned, natural tasting dark chocolate bar with a sea salt flavour then look no further than this Manufaktura Czekolady bar. The only problem is you can only buy it in Poland.
This 68% dark chocolate bar from Ghana was a real pleasure to review. It was rich in flavour. There may not have been a robus character, but sometimes its just nice to have something a bit more fruity.
Pralus Caracas 75%
Amelia Rope 70% Ghana Single Origin
Green & Blacks Organic Dark Chocolate Easter Egg
Czekolada Deserowa Prażone Ziarno Kakao
Manufaktura Czekolady Kwiat Soli Morskiej
La Maison Du Chocolat Akosombo 68% Dark Chocolate Bar
Amatller Ghana 85% Dark Chocolate Bar
The Amatller Ghana 85% Dark Chocolate Bar is a fantastic tasting bar and at a great price too. You should give this bar a try if you can.
