Saturday, January 28, 2012

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6)

Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6) Review



Scharffen Berger Chocolate Bar, Markham Valley Semi-Sweet (68% Cacao), 3-Ounce Bars (Pack of 6) Feature

  • Pack of six 3-ounce (85g) bars, 18-ounces (510g) total
  • 68% Cacao Semi-sweet Chocolate made from cocoa beans grown in the Markham Valley of Paupua New Guinea
  • This chocolate is pleasantly creamy, with notes of red fruit, cherry and raisin, with a hint of vanilla
  • OU Kosher certified
  • Manufactured by Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker; Robinson, IL, 62454
Amazon A+ Description page

SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker sources and blends the world's best cacao beans using the highest quality ingredients and a wine-maker's expertise to build layers of chocolate flavor. Our commitment to artisanal chocolate making guarantees consistent quality and taste in every bar from start to finish.

Scharffenberger product variations and Cacao percentages

Our Chocolate Flavors

Milk Chocolate Bar — 41% Cacao

With hints of luxurious caramel, our 41% Cacao milk chocolate is as rich as it is creamy.

Milk Chocolate Nibby Bar (Milk Chocolate w/Roasted Cacao Nibs) — 41% Cacao

Our 41% Milk Nibby unites the luxurious caramel richness of our milk chocolate with the delicious and crunchy texture of roasted cacao beans, also known as nibs.

Milk Chocolate with Sea Salted Almonds Bar — 41% Cacao

Roasted almonds with a hint of sea salt add a nutty flavor to the caramel richness of our milk chocolate in our 41% Cacao Milk Almond.

Semi-Sweet Bar — 62% Cacao

With soft notes of citrus and honey overtones, our 62% Cacao Semisweet bar has a perfectly balanced flavor profile.

Dark Chocolate Nibby Bar (Dark Chocolate w/Roasted Cacao Nibs) — 62% Cacao

Our 62% Nibby combines the honey overtones of our semisweet chocolate with the delicious and crunchy texture of roasted cacao beans, also known as nibs.

Mocha (Dark Chocolate w/Freshly Roasted Coffee) Chocolate Bar — 62% Cacao

With great texture and real coffee in every bite, our 62% Cacao Mocha Chocolate bar is made with finely ground Sumatran coffee.

Bittersweet Bar — 70% Cacao

With bright fruitiness and a long, smooth finish, our 70% Cacao Bittersweet bar embodies everything we love about cacao.

Extra Dark Chocolate Bar — 82% Cacao

Like fine red wine, our 82% Cacao Extra Dark Chocolate bar has rich notes of dried figs and a mild peppery spiciness.

Our vintage melangeur's massive granite rollers slowly and gently crush the cacao nib into chocolate liquor, while preserving the complex flavors of the cacao.
Our vintage melangeur's massive granite rollers slowly and gently crush the cacao nib into chocolate liquor, while preserving the complex flavors of the cacao.

An American Artisan: The Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker Story

America's first contemporary artisan chocolate manufacturer, SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker set out to craft the richest, most flavorful chocolate by sourcing the best cacao in the world and blending it in small batches using vintage equipment.

SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker was founded in 1997 by chocolate connoisseur Robert Steinberg and winemaker John Scharffenberger. The pair tested multiple combinations before perfecting a unique blend that highlighted the true flavor of cacao instead of masking it with sugar and other flavors. The result is an array of truly distinctive chocolates with balance and complexity — not unlike those found in exceptional wines.

As the first American "bean-to-bar" chocolate manufacturer in over 50 years, SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker led this country's contemporary resurgence in artisan chocolate-making. It was also the first chocolate maker to label their chocolate with the percentage of cacao inside.

Stack of Scharffenberger chocolate

Today, SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate Maker travels the world to source the finest cacao. We select the best beans from small sustainable farms in fabled cacao-producing countries: Madagascar, Indonesia, Trinidad, Venezuela, Brazil, Guatemala, Vietnam, Grenada, Paupua New Guinea, Bali, Ghana and Peru. Of the more than 150 samples we taste each year, only a select few are chosen to become SCHARFFEN BERGER Chocolate. Beans from each region are picked for their unique flavor characteristics, and our roasting parameters are specially developed for each origin to bring out the best in each flavor. We blend these freshly roasted beans to produce our signature flavors, balanced and complex, highlighting the true, rich flavors of cacao.

This artisan process, honed with a wine-maker's attention to craftsmanship, results in the richest, most flavorful chocolate you've ever tasted.

Scharffen Berger's Chocolate Maker's Series - While searching the globe for the finest cacao, occasionally we find a limited supply of exceptional single-origin beans that deserve to be savored on their own. We bring this taste experience to you through our Chocolate Maker's Series limited edition chocolate bars. This edition of our Chocolate Maker's Series was created EXCLUSIVELY for Amazon.com


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