Best Belize Chocolate
The 38 best Belizean chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Belize, ranked by the Chof Score.
The Belize regions named most often on these bars are Maya Mountains, Toledo District, Peini and Cayo District. Makers most often list the cacao as Trinitario, Criollo and Amelonado. Across these bars, the notes that repeat most are Honey, Raisin, Nutty, Floral, Red Fruit and Citrus.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 1:
Dandelion ChocolateMaya Mountain, Belize 2022 Harvest
70%darkBelize - Rank 2:
PlaqMaya Mountain 76%
76%darkBelize - Rank 3:
KrakBelize Peini Plantation 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 4:
Standout ChocolateMaya Mountain Belize 85%
85%darkBelize - Rank 5:
PlaqMaya Mountain 84%
84%darkBelize - Rank 6:
Dick TaylorBelize Toledo 72%
72%darkBelize - Rank 7:
Standout ChocolateMaya Mountain 100%
100%darkBelize - Rank 8:
ZotterLabooko Belize Sail Shipped Cacao 82%
82%darkBelize - Rank 9:
Barre ClandestineMaya Mountain 73%
73%darkBelize - Rank 10:
Dick TaylorLemon & Bergamot
65%darkBelize - Rank 11:
Barre ClandestineChocolat Noir Grué au Rhum
73%darkBelize - Rank 12:
TosierBelize 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 13:
KarunaBelize 70%, Slow dried
70%darkBelize - Rank 14:
CHOCOLATE TREEBelize Black
100%darkBelize - Rank 15:
Standout ChocolateMaya Mountain 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 16:
KarunaPipa barrel aged 75%
75%darkBelize - Rank 17:
Beskid ChocolateBelize 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 18:
Beskid ChocolateBelize 50%
50%milkBelize - Rank 19:
MIKE&BECKYEau de Bière 72%
72%darkBelize - Rank 20:
HerufekBelize Maya Mountain 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 21:
Standout ChocolateNordic Autumn Apple 61%
61%darkBelize - Rank 22:
Beskid ChocolateBelize Peini Bourbon 70%
70%darkBelize - Rank 23:
Standout ChocolatePorcini 67%
67%darkBelize - Rank 24:
Palette de BineMaya Mountain 72%
72%darkBelize - Rank 25:
Sotto ChocolateMaya Mountain 75%
75%darkBelize - Rank 26:
KarunaBelize 70%, Fast dried
70%darkBelize - Rank 27:
Beskid ChocolateMleczna z Kawą
55%milkBelize - Rank 28:
TosierBelize 90%
90%darkBelize - Rank 29:
ZotterLabooko Belize Special "Sail Shipped Cacao" 72%
72%darkBelize - Rank 30:
Bixby ChocolateBelize
70%darkBelize - Rank 31:
Sotto ChocolateRaspberry Swirl 68%
68%milkBelize - Rank 32:
Standout ChocolateBlack Currant 63%
63%darkBelize - Rank 33:
Standout ChocolateSugar Kelp & Sea Salt 66%
66%darkBelize - Rank 34:
ZotterLabooko Maya Cacao 100%
100%darkBelize & Guatemala - Rank 35:
The Organic HouseMylk 55%
55%milkBelize - Rank 36:
ValrhonaTulakalum 75%
75%darkBelize
What is Belize chocolate known for?
Belizean chocolate is earthy and fudgy, with raisin, molasses and soft red fruit over a deep cocoa base. Most cacao grows in the Toledo district in the south, where Maya farming communities cultivate Criollo-influenced Trinitario beans that give the origin its rich, grounded style.
Belize offers depth rather than brightness. The typical profile is dark and fudgy with dried-fruit sweetness, sitting closer to the classic cocoa end of the spectrum while keeping more complexity than a straightforwardly bulk bean.
Cacao here is closely tied to Maya farming communities in the Toledo district, and several long-running direct-trade relationships between growers and craft makers originate in this region. Volumes are small, so Belizean bars are a specialist rather than a supermarket proposition.
Top makers using Belize cacao
Popular cocoa percentages for Belize
Frequently asked about Belize chocolate
What does Belizean chocolate taste like?
Dark and fudgy, with molasses and raisin sweetness and a soft red-fruit edge. It sits at the classic cocoa end of the spectrum, so reach for Belize when you want depth and comfort rather than bright acidity.
Who grows cacao in Belize?
Largely Maya farming communities in the Toledo district of southern Belize, who cultivate Criollo-influenced Trinitario and often supply craft makers through long-running direct-trade relationships.
How are the best Belize chocolate bars chosen?
The Belize bars are ordered by the Chof Score, an internal quality signal built from what the maker discloses: how precisely the origin is named, how clean the ingredient list is (no PGPR, vanillin or vegetable fats), how much of the fermenting, drying and roasting is documented, and what lab evidence exists. The exact weights are deliberately not shown: the ranking is a tasting starting point, not an absolute leaderboard. Community ratings are shown on each bar but do not move this ranking.
What do the Belize bars on Chof have in common?
The Belize regions named most often on these bars are Maya Mountains, Toledo District, Peini and Cayo District. Makers most often list the cacao as Trinitario, Criollo and Amelonado. Across these bars, the notes that repeat most are Honey, Raisin, Nutty, Floral, Red Fruit and Citrus.
How many Belize chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 38 chocolate bars made with cacao from Belize.
Which makers work with Belize cacao on Chof?
Ordered by how many bars each has, the makers using Belize cacao on Chof start with Standout Chocolate, Beskid Chocolate, Karuna, Zotter and Tosier.
What cocoa percentages of Belize chocolate are most common?
The most common cocoa percentages for Belize cacao on Chof are 70%, 72%, 100%, 75% and 55%.
Which brands make Belize chocolate?
20 chocolate makers on Chof work with Belize cacao. Each bar links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Belizean chocolate brands?
Chof lists 38 Belizean chocolate bars made with cacao from Belize, from 20 different makers. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Belize chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Belize, as stated on the label. Open one to see what it is, how it tastes, and how to tell a real one.
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