In 1986, Valrhona created the world’s most bitter chocolate, instantly setting a new benchmark for the industry. To create Guanaja’s unique flavor, Valrhona formulated a complex blend of the aromatic profiles found in classic cocoas from Trinidad, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Madagascar. The name Guanaja is a tribute to the first cocoa beans given to the first explorers who landed on Guanaja Island in 1502.