7 bars 4.5 from 15 ratings
Pioneering American bean-to-bar maker known for minimalist two-ingredient single-origin chocolate and transparent direct trade sourcing.
Maya Mountain, Belize 2022 Harvest70% cocoa · Dark · 2 awards · Rated 4.6/5 by 7 people
Ransiki, Indonesia 70%Dark · Rated 4.5/5 by 2 people
Zorzal Comunitario 70%Dominican Republic · Dark · Rated 4/5 by 2 people
Semuliki Forest 70%Uganda · Dark · Rated 5/5 by 2 people
Gola Rainforest 70%Sierra Leone · DarkDandelion Chocolate is an active artisan bean-to-bar maker based in the United States. Their identity is rooted in a commitment to simplicity and transparency, carving out a unique space in the industry by stripping away unnecessary additives.
The sensory profile of their chocolate is characterized by its purity and intensity. By utilizing a minimalist two-ingredient approach consisting only of cacao beans and organic cane sugar, they allow the terroir of each origin to shine. The result is a collection of bars with diverse flavor notes ranging from bright, citrusy acidity to deep, roasted nuttiness. Their processing style favors a texture that is smooth yet retains the authentic character of the bean.
Ethics and sourcing transparency are fundamental to their philosophy. Dandelion Chocolate makes direct trade claims, which involves traveling to origins and fostering long-term relationships with farmers and fermentaries. This dedication to direct sourcing ensures a focus on quality and fair compensation. By documenting the journey from the farm to the finished bar, they provide enthusiasts with a deep understanding of the agricultural roots of their chocolate.
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4 award results for 2 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
Dandelion Chocolate is a chocolate maker based in United States.
Dandelion Chocolate is classified as a Bean-to-Bar chocolate maker on Chof.
Chof currently lists 7 chocolate bars from Dandelion Chocolate, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Yes. Chof lists 4 award results for 2 Dandelion Chocolate bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2019: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2019 for Maya Mountain, Belize 2022 Harvest.
On average, Dandelion Chocolate bars are rated 4.5 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.
Dandelion Chocolate works with cacao from Belize, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Indonesia, with each origin equally represented across the bars currently on Chof.
Dandelion Chocolate sells directly through their website at https://dandelionchocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Dandelion Chocolate, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
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