Minimal has released a special experimental chocolate bar that allows you to enjoy two types of milk chocolate in one piece. “EXPERIMENTAL #16” released on October 1st.
Bace Co., Ltd. Press release: September 27, 2024 Introducing a special experimental chocolate bar from Minimal that allows you to enjoy two types of milk chocolate in one piece. “EXPERIMENTAL #16” released on October 1st. “Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate -” is a specialty chocolate specialty store from Japan operated by βace Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Takashi Yamashita) ( https://mini-mal.tokyo/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12047/241/12047-241-10645c7f3964572fd2eb0295f1503393-2000×1333.jpg Two flavors in one piece: blueberry yogurt on the top and prune syrup on the bottom. “EXPERIMENTAL #16” is made with Colombian cacao beans and milk, which have a fruity and nectar-like flavor, and you can enjoy two different flavors depending on the grind: fine and coarse. . The upper part has a fruity blueberry-like taste, and the lower part has a prune and floral scent, making it two different flavors even though they are made from cocoa beans from the same region.
Experimental line “EXPERIMENTAL” series of small-scale production that is sold only 5 times a year “EXPERIMENTAL” is an experimental series that will be released in limited quantities only five times a year, with the theme of “a journey of exploration into the production method of cacao beans” that has continued since 2019. Cacao beans have unique flavors depending on the type and region of origin. Furthermore, the taste changes delicately depending on various factors such as roasting temperature and time. “EXPERIMENTAL” is a chocolate bar made by focusing on “certain parts” of these elements and performing various experiments by stretching and sometimes weakening them. Exploring SAVORY milk chocolate with a strong cocoa flavor #16 What is SAVORY: At Minimal, we classify our chocolate bars into three types based on the flavor of the cacao: NUTTY, FRUITY, and SAVORY. This experiment focuses on SAVORY. SAVORY is a word used to mean “highly fragrant,” and is a chocolate that has a chocolate-like and fruity taste as its base, but also has characteristic scents such as flowers and spices. Impact of making SAVORY into milk chocolate: Compared to dark chocolate, milk chocolate has a reduced bitter effect. By adding milk, we expected to harmonize the sweet chocolate-like flavor with the floral aroma derived from cacao, but the result was different from what we expected. Adding milk weakened the bitterness and brought a more lively fruit flavor to the forefront. Also, when comparing coarsely ground and finely ground, the finely ground felt more bitter. Please pay attention to this point and compare them. Of the two types of flavors presented this time, the lower part has characteristics that are more suitable for SAVORY, but please enjoy comparing them with the upper part, paying attention to the differences in sourness and bitterness. I hope this will give you an opportunity to think about your own preferences. The milk chocolate experiment is scheduled to continue for the next two series, so please look forward to it. ▼“EXPERIMENTAL #16 -Experiment on SAVORY milk chocolate-” Sales information [Price] 2,160 yen (tax included) [Release date] October 1, 2024 *Ends as soon as it runs out [Store] Minimal Tomigaya Main Store/Online Store “Minimal” is a team of cacao and chocolate artisans including chocolatiers and pastry chefs
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12047/241/12047-241-d7ebb37a1482173929fd5c92f98200ae-2000×1333.jpg At Minimal, our artisans travel to cacao production areas around the world and handcraft each piece of chocolate from high-quality cacao beans. A team of pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and craftsmen who have honed their skills at star-rated restaurants and top patisseries in Japan and abroad work together as a team, faithfully adhering to the idea of “carefully and simply, using the best ingredients to bring out the best aromas.” Make Minimal chocolates and sweets with your work. We conduct research and lectures on the fermentation and drying process for cacao, the raw material, and work with cacao farmers to develop flavors that are high in quality and at a high unit price. We aim to achieve sustainable economic independence for the cacao industry, which has remnants of plantations, by providing technical support and fair and ethical transactions. In 2019, we conducted a cacao survey in Nicaragua as part of JICA’s ODA feasibility study project. We have won 89 awards at international competitions for 8 consecutive years due to our unique manufacturing method and philosophy of “subtraction” that makes the best use of materials. We would like to deliver “chocolate that will leave a lasting impression on your heart” that will add color to your life and make you want to eat it again, while staying true to the basics and using free ideas that are not bound by tradition or methods. Minimal store information It also has a cafe space. You can also enjoy coffee, chocolate, parfait, etc. ■Minimal Tomigaya main store Address: 1F, 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 6 minutes walk from Odakyu Line “Yoyogi Hachiman Station”, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line “Yoyogi Koen Station” Business hours: 11:30-19:00 (L.O 18:30) No regular holidays ■Minimal The Baking Yoyogi Uehara Address: 1-34-5 Uehara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 2 minutes walk from Yoyogi-Uehara Station on each line Business hours: 11:00-19:00 No regular holidays ■Patisserie Minimal Soshigaya Okura Address: 8-8-24 Kinuta, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Access: 3 minutes walk from the south exit of Soshigaya Okura Station on the Odakyu Line Business hours: 10:00-18:00 Irregular holidays *We will inform you on the official website and SNS ■Minimal The Specialty Azabudai Hills Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza A 2F, 5-8-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Access: Directly connected to Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Kamiyacho Station Exit 5 Business hours: 11:00-19:00 No regular holidays βace Co., Ltd. Overview Company name: βace Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director Takashi Yamashita Address: Urban Terrace 21, 2-1-9 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0063 Number of employees: 40 people (including part-time workers) Business content: Manufacture and sales of chocolate products Management of the chocolate specialty store “Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate -” Minimal – Bean to Bar Chocolate – Related Information Homepage/Online store: https://mini-mal.tokyo LINE：
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