7 bars 4.9 from 9 ratings
Award-winning Peruvian tree-to-bar chocolate maker uncovering rare cacao genetics. Known for intense regional profiles and ethical direct trade practices.
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Chuncho-Cuzco 70%Peru · Dark · 11 awards · Rated 5/5 by 2 peopleCacaosuyo represents the pinnacle of Peruvian chocolate craftsmanship. Based in Peru, this tree to bar maker focuses on unearthing and preserving the most precious cacao varieties found across the Andes and the Amazon. Often referring to their work as the best kept secret of the Incas, they operate with a deep reverence for the historical and biological heritage of their home country, transforming rare seeds into world class bars.
The sensory experience of their chocolate is defined by clarity and elegance. Because they control the process from the tree to the finished bar, they are able to manage every nuance of fermentation and drying to highlight distinct regional terroirs. Chocolate enthusiasts can expect a refined melt and complex aromatics, ranging from the bright, citrusy notes of rare white cacao to deeper, more traditional profiles that remain vibrant and clean on the palate.
Ethics and transparency are fundamental to the Cacaosuyo philosophy. The maker engages in direct trade, fostering long term relationships with local producers and farmers to ensure sustainable livelihoods and the highest quality harvests. With an organic certification tier, they demonstrate a consistent commitment to environmental stewardship while protecting the diverse ecosystems where their heirloom cacao thrives.
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Cacaosuyo is a chocolate maker based in Peru.
Cacaosuyo is classified as a Tree-to-Bar chocolate maker on Chof.
Chof currently lists 7 chocolate bars from Cacaosuyo, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Yes. Chof lists 94 award results for 7 Cacaosuyo bars, from the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2026: International Chocolate Awards Gold 2026 for El Ganso 70%.
On average, Cacaosuyo bars are rated 4.9 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Cacaosuyo sources cacao exclusively from Peru across the bars currently on Chof.
Cacaosuyo sells directly through their website at https://cacaosuyo.pe. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Cacaosuyo, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
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