IndiaBean-to-Bar
Darkins
Darkins is an Indian bean-to-bar chocolate maker that works directly with cacao farmers near Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, and makes its bars in Delhi.
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About
Darkins
Darkins is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in India. Operating as an artisanal producer, the company emphasizes a direct approach to chocolate making, overseeing the process from the raw cacao bean through to the finished bar.
The company produces chocolate with a focus on capturing the specific character of their chosen cacao. By managing the transformation within their own facility, they aim to highlight the nuances inherent in the beans they select, maintaining control over roasting and grinding parameters to shape the final texture and profile of their chocolate.
Darkins works directly with its farmers on small cacao estates near Eluru, Andhra Pradesh. The beans are made into chocolate at its studio in Delhi.
Shops that carry Darkins
2 shops on Chof carry Darkins. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
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11 bars on Chof
Bars by Darkins
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55% Single Origin Tamil Nadu
55%darkIndia
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Andhra 95%
95%darkIndia
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Andhra Cacao 70%
70%darkIndia
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Banarasi Paan 63%
63%darkIndia
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Blueberry 70%
70%darkIndia
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Coffee 65%
65%darkIndia
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Cranberry Chilli 70%
70%darkIndia
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Karnataka 80%
80%darkIndia
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Orange 63%
63%darkIndia
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Roasted Almond 70%
70%darkIndia
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Sanikatta Salt 56%
56%darkIndia
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Frequently Asked
About Darkins
Which country is Darkins chocolate from?
Darkins is a chocolate maker based in India.
What kind of chocolate maker is Darkins?
Darkins 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 Darkins bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 11 chocolate bars from Darkins, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Which cocoa origins does Darkins use?
Darkins sources cacao exclusively from India across the bars currently on Chof.
Where can I buy Darkins chocolate?
Darkins sells directly through their website at https://darkins.in. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Darkins, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Darkins?
Visit Darkins directly at https://darkins.in, or browse every Darkins bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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