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Amano
Amano is a United States based bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources its cocoa through direct trade.
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About
Amano
Amano is an American bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in the United States. Operating as an artisan producer, the company manages the entire production cycle in-house to maintain control over the final profile of their bars.
The production process at Amano is defined by a rigorous approach to the chemistry of chocolate. They utilize a specific fermentation and drying protocol for their beans, which is designed to coax distinct characteristics from the raw cacao. Following these early stages, the company employs a tempering process to ensure the desired physical structure and finish of each 85-gram bar.
Ethics and sourcing are central to the operational model at Amano. The maker claims to utilize direct trade practices, working to establish relationships with farmers rather than relying on traditional market intermediaries. This oversight allows for greater transparency regarding the origin of their cacao.
Shops that carry Amano
6 shops on Chof carry Amano. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
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- Bean Bar YouOnline shop in Australia · ships to Australia and New ZealandAmano at Bean Bar You Order on beanbaryou.com.au
- ChocoladeverkopersOnline shop in the Netherlands · ships to 30 countriesAmano at Chocoladeverkopers Order on chocoladeverkopers.nl
- Bar & CocoaOnline shop in the United States · ships to 135 countries
- Monsieur Marcel Gourmet MarketOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
- The Chocolate DispensaryOnline shop in the United States · ships within the United States
6 bars on Chof
Bars by Amano
Amano
Cardamom Black Pepper 60%
60%darkDominican Republic
3 awards
Amano
Cuyagua 70%
70%darkVenezuela
10 awards
Amano
Dos Rios
70%darkDominican Republic
5 awards
Amano
Ocumare Village
48%milkVenezuela
3 awards
Amano
Raspberry Rose 55%
55%darkEcuador
15 awards
Amano
Sambirano Valley
70%darkMadagascar
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Amano bars with awards
39 award results for 6 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
Cuyagua 70%
International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2026International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2025International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2024International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2024International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2023International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2023Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2022International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2015International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2012Dos Rios
Raspberry Rose 55%
International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2026International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2025International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2024International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2024International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2023International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2023Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2022International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021Academy of Chocolate Bronze 2018International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2018International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2018International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2016International Chocolate Awards World Final Gold 2016International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2015International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2015Sambirano Valley
Cardamom Black Pepper 60%
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Frequently Asked
About Amano
Which country is Amano chocolate from?
Amano is a chocolate maker based in the United States.
What kind of chocolate maker is Amano?
Amano is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Amano bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 6 chocolate bars from Amano, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Amano won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 39 award results for 6 Amano bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2026: International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2026 for Cuyagua 70%.
Which cocoa origins does Amano use most?
Amano draws most often from Dominican Republic and Venezuela (2 bars each). Less frequently: Ecuador and Madagascar.
Where can I buy Amano chocolate?
Amano sells directly through their website at https://www.amanochocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Amano, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Amano?
Visit Amano directly at https://www.amanochocolate.com, or browse every Amano bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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