Amedei Grenada 85%

Amedei sources cocoa beans from the Grenada region for this single-origin dark chocolate bar, reflecting the Italian chocolatier's bean-to-bar approach where specific cocoa origins are highlighted. Amedei has built relationships with cocoa-growing regions worldwide to obtain fine-flavor beans for their premium chocolate lines. The single-origin labeling means all cocoa in the bar comes from one identified region rather than being blended.

Yes, Amedei is an Italian chocolate company that produces its chocolate in Tuscany, controlling the entire bean-to-bar process from sourcing raw cocoa beans through conching and tempering. The company was founded by Cecilia and Alessio Tessieri and has become one of Italy's most internationally recognized craft chocolate producers. Their facility in Pontedera handles all production stages.

An 85% cocoa dark chocolate like Amedei's Grenada bar has very minimal sugar, allowing the inherent flavor compounds of the cocoa beans to dominate, which typically includes bitterness, astringency, and complex tasting notes that vary by origin. Grenada cocoa is often described as having deep earthy, fruity, and sometimes spicy notes. At this percentage, the chocolate is intense and best consumed in small pieces rather than eaten as a casual snack.

High-percentage single-origin dark chocolate like Amedei's Grenada 85% typically contains only cocoa mass, cocoa butter, and a small amount of sugar, with no dairy ingredients, making it generally suitable for vegans. However, vegans should always check the specific packaging for allergen warnings about potential milk cross-contamination during manufacturing. Amedei produces some bars containing milk in the same facility, so trace cross-contact is possible.