pro tip: the percent on the front of the chocolate bar is unregulated, which is why some bars have ʾ101%ʾ cacao. instead, look for chocolate with a single ingre

pro tip: the percent on the front of the chocolate bar is unregulated, which is why some bars have ʾ101%ʾ cacao. instead, look for chocolate with a single ingredient: cacao bean. this helps you avoid other flavor and mouth feel tricks like emulsifiers, waxes, and added cacao butter. bars in the $8+ range often use higher quality beans, allowing for lighter roasts which give a fruity and acidic flavor akin to lightly roasted coffee. my personal recommendation is Fresco's 'Polochic Valley' bar (no affiliation).