Best Dominican Republic Chocolate
The 132 best Dominican chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from the Dominican Republic, ranked by the Chof Score.
The Dominican Republic regions named most often on these bars are Duarte Province, Santo Domingo, Cibao Valley and San Francisco de Macoris. Makers most often list the cacao as Trinitario, Criollo and Nacional. Across these bars, the notes that repeat most are Caramel, Nutty, Red Fruit, Honey, Spicy and Woody.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 73:
Chocolate MakersDominican Republic 75%, Cacao Nibs
75%darkDominican Republic - Rank 74:
CacaotecaCon Leche 36%
36%milkDominican Republic - Rank 75:
CacaotecaBlanco 32%
32%whiteDominican Republic - Rank 76:
Firetree ChocolateHispaniola, Dominican Republic 72%
72%darkDominican Republic - Rank 77:
Georgia RamonKaffee & Kakao-Nibs 55%
55%milkDominican Republic & Ghana1 award - Rank 78:
Manufaktura CzekoladyDominikana 70% + żurawina
70%darkDominican Republic - Rank 79:
GEPAGrand Noir Cacao Nibs 70%
70%darkDominican Republic - Rank 80:
AmanoDos Rios
70%darkDominican Republic5 awards - Rank 81:
Chocolate MakersDominican Republic 52% Coffee & cocoa nibs
52%milkDominican Republic - Rank 82:
VivaniDark Date Sugar 60% Cacao
60%darkDominican Republic - Rank 83:
Kah KowWest Indian 67%
67%darkDominican Republic5 awards - Rank 84:
Chin-ChinDominican Chocolate 70% Nibs
70%darkDominican Republic - Rank 85:
VeritasCacao Eco 100%
100%darkDominican Republic - Rank 86:
SOMADark Fire
60%darkDominican Republic, Haiti, Madagascar & Peru - Rank 87:
RaakaBananas Foster
66%darkDominican Republic & Uganda - Rank 88:
MesjokkeNatural Blonde
40%whiteDominican Republic2 awards - Rank 89:
Chocolate MakersZeiltjes
35%whiteDominican Republic - Rank 90:
VivaniEspresso Milk
38%milkDominican Republic - Rank 91:
Chocolat StellaNoir Dark Organic & Fair
80%darkPeru & Dominican Republic - Rank 92:
AmanoCardamom Black Pepper 60%
60%darkDominican Republic3 awards - Rank 93:
VeritasNegro Eco 72% con fibra de agave
72%darkDominican Republic - Rank 94:
Yves ThurièsDominican Republic 70%
70%darkDominican Republic - Rank 95:
François PralusRépublique Dominicaine 75%
75%darkDominican Republic - Rank 96:
Kah KowVegan White 39%
39%whiteDominican Republic1 award - Rank 97:
FjåkPepperkake Gingerbread Limited Edition
42%whiteDominican Republic - Rank 98:
Kah Kow100% Cacao
100%darkDominican Republic - Rank 99:
Alter EcoMint Blackout 90%
90%darkEcuador & Dominican Republic - Rank 100:
Fruition Chocolate WorksBrown Butter Milk 43%
43%milkDominican Republic7 awards - Rank 101:
ValrhonaBahibé 46%
46%milkDominican Republic - Rank 102:
Kah Kow70% Cacao
70%darkDominican Republic - Rank 103:
Grain de SailNoir 75%
75%darkDominican Republic - Rank 104:
Hunted + GatheredPeanut Butter 48%
48%darkDominican Republic - Rank 105:
Kah Kow62%
62%darkDominican Republic - Rank 106:
VivaniFine Dark Date Sugar 80% Cacao
80%darkDominican Republic - Rank 107:
Kah Kow82% Cacao
82%darkDominican Republic - Rank 108:
VillarsNoir 66% République Dominicaine
66%darkDominican Republic
What is Dominican Republic chocolate known for?
Dominican chocolate leans fruity and caramel-forward, with red-fruit notes, though it can run earthier depending on how the beans are fermented. The Dominican Republic is one of the world's largest sources of organic and fair-trade cacao, so its beans appear in a huge number of craft bars, often labelled by bean style such as Hispaniola or Sanchez.
Two broad styles define Dominican cacao. Hispaniola beans are fully fermented and come through cleaner, fruitier and caramel-sweet, while Sanchez beans are sun-dried with little fermentation and taste earthier and more rustic. Most of the craft bars you will meet lean to the fruitier, fully fermented side.
The country is a powerhouse of certified organic and fair-trade cacao, which is why so many makers, especially those building accessible, responsibly-sourced ranges, reach for Dominican beans. That makes it one of the most encountered origins in everyday craft chocolate.
Top makers using Dominican Republic cacao
Popular cocoa percentages for the Dominican Republic
Frequently asked about Dominican Republic chocolate
What does Dominican Republic chocolate taste like?
Most often fruity and caramel-forward with red-fruit notes, from the fully fermented Hispaniola style. Lightly fermented Sanchez beans run earthier and more rustic. Both turn up in craft bars.
Is Dominican Republic cacao organic?
A large share of it is. The Dominican Republic is one of the world's leading sources of certified organic and fair-trade cacao, which is why its beans turn up so often in responsibly-sourced craft chocolate.
How are the best Dominican Republic chocolate bars chosen?
The Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic bars on Chof have in common?
The Dominican Republic regions named most often on these bars are Duarte Province, Santo Domingo, Cibao Valley and San Francisco de Macoris. Makers most often list the cacao as Trinitario, Criollo and Nacional. Across these bars, the notes that repeat most are Caramel, Nutty, Red Fruit, Honey, Spicy and Woody.
How many Dominican Republic chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 132 chocolate bars made with cacao from the Dominican Republic.
Which makers work with Dominican Republic cacao on Chof?
Ordered by how many bars each has, the makers using Dominican Republic cacao on Chof start with Kah Kow, Vivani, Taza, Fruition Chocolate Works and Hunted + Gathered.
What cocoa percentages of Dominican Republic chocolate are most common?
The most common cocoa percentages for Dominican Republic cacao on Chof are 70%, 55%, 60%, 75% and 100%.
Which brands make Dominican Republic chocolate?
62 chocolate makers on Chof work with Dominican Republic cacao. Each bar links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Dominican chocolate brands?
Chof lists 132 Dominican chocolate bars made with cacao from the Dominican Republic, from 62 different makers. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Dominican Republic chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for the Dominican Republic, 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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