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60% cocoa · dark chocolate · Ecuador
Maker's notes: Tropical, Citric, Floral, Sweet-tart
A 60% Ecuadorian dark chocolate bar from Paccari, featuring Arriba Nacional cocoa beans infused with tangy, dehydrated passion fruit.
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Paccari is a family-owned chocolatier based in Quito, Ecuador, operating as a bean-to-bar maker that handles the entire production process within the country of origin. By keeping production local, the maker emphasizes the preservation of the Arriba Nacional cocoa bean, a floral and aromatic variety native to the region.
The Passion Fruit bar showcases a balance between dark chocolate and fruit intensity. The 60% cacao content provides a structural base for the dehydrated passion fruit, resulting in a profile characterized by tropical, citric, and floral notes. The inclusion of passion fruit adds a distinct sweet-tart element that brightens the foundational earthiness of the Ecuadorian beans.
Sourcing occurs directly within the Esmeraldas, Manabí, and Los Ríos regions. The production model prioritizes environmental and social standards, reflected in a wide range of certifications including Organic, Fair Trade, and Biodynamic status. The brand also maintains B Corporation and Vegan certifications to verify their operational transparency and ingredient selection.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 60% |
| Origin | Esmeraldas, Manabí, Los Ríos, Ecuador |
| Bean Variety | Arriba Nacional |
| Weight | 50g |
| Format | Inclusions |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Paccari (Ecuador) |
Organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic dehydrated passion fruit, organic cocoa butter, organic sunflower lecithin.
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Passion Fruit contains 60% cocoa (also written 60% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Passion Fruit are sourced from Esmeraldas, Manabí, Los Ríos, Ecuador.
Passion Fruit is made with Arriba Nacional cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Passion Fruit are: Organic cocoa beans, organic cane sugar, organic dehydrated passion fruit, organic cocoa butter, organic sunflower lecithin.
A single Passion Fruit bar weighs 50 grams.
Passion Fruit lists flavour notes of Tropical, Citric, Floral and Sweet-tart.
Passion Fruit is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Passion Fruit carries the following certifications: Organic, Fair Trade, Certified B Corporation, Kosher, Vegan and Biodynamic.
Passion Fruit has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2023, International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2023 and International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2018, and 5 more.
Passion Fruit is made by Paccari. Paccari sells directly through their website at https://paccari.com. Chof lists 6 shops that carry Paccari bars, including Baci di Carina in Würzburg, CAMONDAS in Dresden and Chocoladeverkopers in the Netherlands. Selection varies by shop. To track your tastings, scan Passion Fruit in the Chof app.
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