Amaranto

Amaranto is a dark chocolate bar produced by El Ceibo, a notable tree-to-bar chocolate maker based in Bolivia. Unlike many commercial brands that source beans from global markets, El Ceibo is unique because it is entirely owned and operated by the cacao farmers themselves. This structure allows the cooperative to oversee every step of the process from the harvest in the field to the finished 100g bar found in their physical agencies across major Bolivian cities like La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz.

The bar falls under the inclusions category, a style where additional ingredients are added to the chocolate to create texture and contrast. In this case, the inclusion is amaranth, an ancient grain that provides a distinct crunch against the smooth dark chocolate base. This product highlights the traditional flavors associated with Bolivian-grown cacao, maintaining a focus on straightforward, accessible chocolate without heavy processing or masking agents.

Quality and agricultural integrity are central to the production at El Ceibo. All chocolate products from this maker, including the Amaranto bar, are crafted using organic Bolivian cacao. By managing the supply chain directly, the cooperative ensures that the origin of the ingredients remains transparent and that the environmental standards of their farms are upheld throughout the manufacturing cycle.