CanadaBean-to-Bar
SOMA
21 bars 4.3 from 13 ratings
Renowned Toronto-based bean-to-bar maker known for micro-batch craftsmanship, direct trade sourcing, and an experimental, sensory-driven approach.
Where to buy
Buy at SOMAThe maker's own online shop.
About
SOMA
SOMA, also known as SOMA chocolatemaker, is a leading figure in the Canadian craft chocolate scene. Operating out of Toronto, this artisan producer started as a small experimental workshop and has grown into a globally recognized bean-to-bar maker. They maintain a boutique philosophy, treating each batch of cacao as a unique opportunity for discovery within their active production spaces.
Their style is characterized by a deep respect for the nuances of cacao genetics and fermentation. Using a range of traditional and modern techniques, SOMA produces chocolate with a refined melt and distinct aromatic profiles. From intense dark bars featuring unique genetics to creamy, imaginative textures, their work reflects a sophisticated balance of science and culinary art, ensuring the bean always remains the protagonist.
Ethical sourcing is a pillar of their operations, with a clear focus on direct trade relationships. By working closely with growers and cooperatives, SOMA ensures high standards of quality and sustainability throughout the supply chain. This direct connection to the source allows them to highlight the specific terroir of diverse cacao-growing regions while supporting the communities that cultivate them.
21 bars on Chof
Bars by SOMA
SOMA
Abstract Chocolate Science with Roasted Cacao Nibs
75%dark
SOMA
Ancestral 70%
70%darkVenezuela
SOMA
Arcana
100%darkEcuador & Madagascar
3 awards
SOMA
Banana Milk
white
SOMA
Bejofo, Madagascar 70%
70%darkMadagascar
SOMA
Bến Tre, Vietnam 70%
70%darkVietnam
SOMA
Brown Butter Rum
47%milkJamaica
SOMA
Crazy 88
88%darkPeru, Ecuador & Venezuela
2 awards
SOMA
Creole Gardens Dark- Haiti 70%
70%darkHaiti
SOMA
Creole Gardens Milk
55%milkHaiti
SOMA
Dark Fire
60%darkDominican Republic, Haiti, Madagascar & Peru
SOMA
Dream Machine
60%darkDominican Republic, Haiti, Madagascar & Peru
SOMA
Green Tangerine
70%darkMadagascar
SOMA
Guasare
70%darkVenezuela
3 awards
SOMA
Lemon Poppy Seed
white
SOMA
Mbingu, Tanzania 70%
70%darkTanzania
SOMA
Mr. Salazar 70%
70%darkEcuador
SOMA
Porcelana
70%darkVenezuela
7 awards
SOMA
Ramage, Vanuatu Malekula Island
70%darkVanuatu
SOMA
Semuliki Forest
70%darkUganda
SOMA
Stratus
70%darkEcuador
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SOMA bars with awards
18 award results for 5 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
Guasare
Arcana
Porcelana
Academy of Chocolate Silver 2017International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2017International Chocolate Awards World Final Bronze 2017International Chocolate Awards Americas Gold 2016International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2016International Chocolate Awards World Final Gold 2015International Chocolate Awards Americas Bronze 2015Crazy 88
Stratus
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Frequently Asked
About SOMA
Which country is SOMA chocolate from?
SOMA is a chocolate maker based in Canada.
What kind of chocolate maker is SOMA?
SOMA 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 SOMA bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 21 chocolate bars from SOMA, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has SOMA won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 18 award results for 5 SOMA bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2019: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2019 for Guasare.
How are SOMA bars rated by Chof users?
On average, SOMA bars are rated 4.3 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.
Which cocoa origins does SOMA use most?
SOMA works most often with cacao from Madagascar (5 bars on Chof). SOMA also makes bars with cacao from Ecuador, Haiti and Venezuela.
Where can I buy SOMA chocolate?
SOMA sells directly through their website at https://www.somachocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like SOMA, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about SOMA?
Visit SOMA directly at https://www.somachocolate.com, or browse every SOMA bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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