BelgiumBean-to-Bar
ZOTO
9 bars 5.0 from 15 ratings
Belgian bean-to-bar maker ZOTO focuses on the science of flavor, specializing in direct trade cacao and post-harvest processing techniques.
Top ZOTO bars
- 1
Betulia OchoColombia · 70% cocoa · Dark · 1 award · Rated 5/5 by 1 person - 2
Mayan Red Copán 72%Honduras · Dark · Rated 5/5 by 1 person - 3
Rugoso 75%Nicaragua · Dark · 1 award · Rated 5/5 by 3 people - 4
Ganzo Qori WarmiPeru · 75% cocoa · Dark · Rated 5/5 by 2 people - 5
Kilimamwenza 75%DR Congo · Dark · Rated 5/5 by 1 person
About
ZOTO
ZOTO is a Belgian bean-to-bar maker.
ZOTO works directly with cacao producers, often at the post-harvest stage, on how the beans are fermented and dried.
Shops that carry ZOTO
1 shop on Chof carries ZOTO. Each shop picks its own bars, so selection varies.
9 bars on Chof
Bars by ZOTO
ZOTO
Betulia Ocho
70%darkColombia
1 award
ZOTO
El Castillero Trinitario Blend
70%darkNicaragua
ZOTO
Ganzo Qori Warmi
75%darkPeru
ZOTO
Kilimamwenza 75%
75%darkDR Congo
ZOTO
Manya 60%
60%milkDR Congo
ZOTO
Mayan Red Copán 60%
60%milkHonduras
ZOTO
Mayan Red Copán 72%
72%darkHonduras
ZOTO
Rugoso 75%
75%darkNicaragua
1 award
ZOTO
Yunga Fortaleza del Valle EET103
80%darkEcuador
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ZOTO bars with awards
2 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
Origins ZOTO works with
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Frequently Asked
About ZOTO
Which country is ZOTO chocolate from?
ZOTO is a chocolate maker based in Belgium.
What kind of chocolate maker is ZOTO?
ZOTO 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 ZOTO bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 9 chocolate bars from ZOTO, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has ZOTO won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 2 award results for 2 ZOTO bars, from the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2019: International Chocolate Awards European Silver 2019 for Betulia Ocho.
How are ZOTO bars rated by Chof users?
On average, ZOTO bars are rated 5.0 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 ZOTO use most?
ZOTO draws most often from DR Congo, Honduras and Nicaragua (2 bars each). Less frequently: Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.
Where can I buy ZOTO chocolate?
ZOTO sells directly through their website at https://zoto.be. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like ZOTO, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about ZOTO?
Visit ZOTO directly at https://zoto.be, or browse every ZOTO bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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