The 80% Bar: Why This Is the Only Chocolate We Keep Coming Back To
There are chocolate bars you eat without thinking, and then there is the Mast Market 80% Cacao. This one asks you to pay attention. Smooth, dark, and genuinely complex, with notes of berries, bergamot, and sourdough that unfold slowly. It is the kind of chocolate that makes you realize most chocolate has been asking very little of you.
We carry it at M.S Skincare because it fits exactly what we look for: certified organic, minimal ingredients, and a sensory experience that rewards slowing down.
What 80% Actually Means
Cacao percentage refers to how much of the bar is made from the cacao bean, including cacao solids and cacao butter. The higher the percentage, the less room there is for sugar and fillers. At 80%, this bar contains the least sugar of the Mast Market lineup and the most concentrated cacao content.
That matters for a few reasons. Cacao is one of the most mineral-dense foods available, naturally rich in magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. When you strip away the excess sugar and additives, you get more of what cacao actually offers, and you taste it more clearly.
The Flavor Profile
Mast describes this bar as smooth and dark with bright, complex notes of berries, bergamot, and sourdough bread. That might sound unexpected for chocolate, but it reflects the quality of the cacao itself. Well-sourced, well-processed cacao has terroir, just like wine or coffee. The flavor is not added. It is revealed.
The texture is smooth rather than chalky, which is a common pitfall with high-percentage dark chocolate. Mast gets this right. It melts cleanly and evenly, which makes a real difference in how the flavor develops.
Why It Earns Its Place in Our Edit
Everything we carry at M.S Skincare has to meet the same standard: clean ingredients, thoughtful sourcing, and a product that genuinely delivers. The Mast Market 80% Cacao bar is certified organic, vegan, kosher, and gluten free. The ingredient list is short by design. What you are tasting is cacao, in its most honest form.
It also fits the ritual sensibility of the brand. A square of this chocolate is not a mindless snack. It is a moment. Something to taste slowly, alongside a cup of tea or at the end of a long day, as a deliberate act of nourishment rather than distraction.
How to Eat It Well
Break off one or two squares. Let it sit on your tongue for a moment before chewing. The warmth of your mouth will begin to release the flavor. Notice the fruit notes first, then the deeper, earthier tones underneath. This is not a bar to eat in front of a screen. It is better than that.
It pairs well with black coffee, a strong herbal tea, or simply on its own as a mid-afternoon reset. Some people keep a bar at their desk. We understand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mast Market 80% bar vegan?
Yes. It is certified organic, vegan, kosher, and gluten free.
How much sugar does the 80% bar have?
It contains the least sugar of any bar in the Mast Market lineup. The high cacao percentage leaves minimal room for added sugar.
What does 80% cacao taste like?
This bar has bright, complex notes of berries, bergamot, and sourdough. It is smooth rather than bitter, with a flavor that develops slowly as it melts.
Where is Mast Market chocolate made?
Mast Market is a Brooklyn-based chocolate maker with over 15 years of craft behind their recipes.
Is dark chocolate good for you?
High-percentage dark chocolate like this bar is naturally rich in magnesium, iron, and antioxidants. Choosing organic and minimal-ingredient chocolate means you get more of the cacao's natural benefits without additives.
