Best Colombia Chocolate
The 144 best Colombian chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Colombia, ranked by the Chof Score.
The Colombia regions named most often on these bars are Tumaco, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Arauca and Meta. Makers most often list the cacao as Criollo, Trinitario and Heirloom. On the dark Colombia bars, notes that at least 3 makers record include Floral, Nutty, Red Fruit, Honey, Woody and Caramel.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 109:
Steiner & KovarikAluna Organic Milk 44%
44%milkColombia3 awards - Rank 110:
Chocolate MakersColombia 48% creamy hazelnuts
48%darkColombia - Rank 111:
CLAROMilk 52% Cacao Nibs & Coffee
52%milkColombia - Rank 112:
Cacao HuntersPimienta 70%
70%darkColombia8 awards - Rank 113:
Lewis Pogue Artisan ChocolateAutumn Spices 72%
72%darkColombia - Rank 114:
Fruto de CacaoPanela 80%
80%darkColombia - Rank 115:
Cacao HuntersLimoncillo 64%
64%darkColombia2 awards - Rank 116:
Up-UpDark Chocolate
50%darkColombia - Rank 117:
CLAROCacao Nibs & Sea Salt
75%darkColombia - Rank 118:
Steiner & KovarikAluna 77%
77%darkColombia1 award - Rank 119:
CocoIsle of Skye Sea Salt
61%darkColombia - Rank 120:
YOKOKOOrange Zest Milk Chocolate
43%milkColombia - Rank 121:
OtherlySea Salt Oatm*lk
43%milkColombia - Rank 122:
Cacao HuntersPerla Negra 74%
74%darkColombia5 awards - Rank 123:
CLAROOrganic Snackables Raspberry
60%darkColombia - Rank 124:
Fruto de CacaoInfusión Reveladora 70%
70%darkColombia - Rank 125:
Madrevieja ChocolateOrange Peel 72%
72%darkColombia - Rank 126:
Fruto de CacaoPimienta del Putumayo 70%
70%darkColombia - Rank 127:
Madrevieja ChocolateTauramena 75%
75%darkColombia - Rank 128:
Lewis Pogue Artisan ChocolateBefore Four Espresso & Cacao Nibs 70%
70%darkColombia - Rank 129:
Madrevieja ChocolatePassion Fruit Milk 39%
39%milkColombia - Rank 130:
Cocoa LegatoEspresso 70%
70%darkColombia - Rank 131:
Fruto de CacaoFrutos Rojos 80%
80%darkColombia - Rank 132:
Ether Atelier90% Cacao + Salt
90%darkColombia - Rank 133:
TAVIRich Dark 72%
72%darkColombia - Rank 134:
TAVISpicy Mango 72%
72%darkColombia - Rank 135:
Fruto de CacaoChai 70%
70%darkColombia - Rank 136:
CLAROMelk Karamel Zeezout
47%milkColombia - Rank 137:
TAVIBirthday Cake
whiteColombia - Rank 138:
FatsoMorn'n'Glory 60%
60%darkColombia - Rank 139:
TAVILemon Pop
whiteColombia - Rank 140:
FabelleDivine Dark 64%
64%darkColombia - Rank 141:
TAVIOrange Honeycomb 72%
72%darkColombia - Rank 142:
FatsoHome Run
60%darkColombia - Rank 143:
Ferrero RocherDark Hazelnut 70%
70%darkCôte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Ecuador & Colombia - Rank 144:
FatsoNan's Stash
70%darkColombia
What is Colombia chocolate known for?
Colombian chocolate is a fast-rising fine-flavour origin with a broad palate: ripe fruit, nuts, caramel and a gentle acidity that varies by region. Cacao grows from the Pacific coast around Tumaco to Santander, Arauca and the Sierra Nevada, and Colombian bars have become regular fixtures at international chocolate awards.
For years Colombian cacao was mostly consumed at home, but a wave of investment in fine-flavour growing has pushed it onto the world stage. Expect rounded, approachable bars: ripe fruit and caramel with enough structure to stay interesting, rather than the extreme acidity of some origins.
Regions matter here. Santander, Arauca, Tumaco on the Pacific and the Sierra Nevada near the Caribbean each contribute different profiles, so Colombian single-origin bars reward paying attention to where in the country the beans came from.
Makers with the most Colombia bars
Popular cocoa percentages for Colombia
Frequently asked about Colombia chocolate
What does Colombian chocolate taste like?
Often ripe fruit, nuts and caramel with a soft, balanced acidity, though it varies by region. Colombian bars tend to be approachable and well-rounded, which has helped the origin win recognition at international awards.
Is Colombia known for chocolate?
Increasingly, yes. Colombia has a long cacao history but has only recently become prominent in fine chocolate, thanks to investment in quality growing and fermentation. Its bars now appear regularly among award winners.
What Colombian chocolate brands are there?
Of the 7 Colombian chocolate brands and makers on Chof, the three whose top bar has the highest Chof Score are Tibitó, KARÜ and Cacao Disidente. 62 makers on Chof use Colombia cacao, wherever they are based.
Which makers work with Colombia cacao on Chof?
Of the 62 makers using Colombia cacao on Chof, the three whose top Colombia bar has the highest Chof Score are ZOTO, Taucherli and Steiner & Kovarik.
How are the best Colombia chocolate bars chosen?
The Colombia bars are ordered by Chof Score, which is built from what the maker discloses: how precisely the origin is named, how clean the ingredient list is, how much of the fermenting, drying and roasting is documented, and what lab evidence exists. Community ratings do not change the order.
How many Colombia chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 144 chocolate bars made with cacao from Colombia.
What cocoa percentages of Colombia chocolate are most common?
The most common cocoa percentages for Colombia cacao on Chof are 70%, 72%, 75%, 85% and 60%.
Cacao varieties in Colombia chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Colombia, 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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