Best Ecuador Chocolate
The 120 best Ecuadorian chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Ecuador, ranked by the Chof Score.
Ecuador bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Esmeraldas, Los Rios, Cerecita Valley and Costa Esmeraldas. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Arriba Nacional, Nacional and Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo. Tasting notes that come up most often: Floral, Nutty, Honey, Red Fruit, Caramel and Citrus.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 1:
MaüaEcuador 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 2:
Coco CaravanGuayaquil Hacienda Victoria 75%
75%darkEcuador - Rank 3:
SOMAMr. Salazar 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 4:
Goodnow FarmsEsmeraldas Ecuador 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 5:
TosierEcuador 65%
65%milkEcuador - Rank 6:
SOLKIKIEcuador Camino Verde 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 7:
Heinde & VerrePearl of Ecuador
71%darkEcuador - Rank 8:
ChokaicoCosta Esmeraldas 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 9:
ChokaicoHacienda San Jose 55%
55%milkEcuador - Rank 10:
Standout ChocolateLiquorice & Smoked Salt
67%darkEcuador - Rank 11:
ZOTOYunga Fortaleza del Valle EET103
80%darkEcuador - Rank 12:
Kasama ChocolateCosta Esmeraldas 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 13:
CHOCOLATE TREEEsmeraldas 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 14:
ChokaicoHacienda San Jose 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 15:
Pump StreetEcuador 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 16:
ChokaicoBourbon Noir 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 17:
ChokaicoCosta Esmeraldas Dark Oat Milk Chocolate
50%milkEcuador - Rank 18:
ChokaicoCosta Esmeraldas 60%
60%darkEcuador - Rank 19:
KAICAO65% Cacao Café arábico y cardamomo
65%darkEcuador - Rank 20:
FossaHacienda Limon 73%
73%darkEcuador - Rank 21:
The Heart of CacaoEcuador 70% Pure
70%darkEcuador - Rank 22:
TosierEcuador 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 23:
Kasama ChocolateCosta Esmeraldas 88%
88%darkEcuador - Rank 24:
Chocolatoa75% Ecuador Nacional Arriba Tsáchila
75%darkEcuador - Rank 25:
FossaCosta Esmeraldas 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 26:
ZotterLabooko Ecuador 60%
60%darkEcuador - Rank 27:
MIKE&BECKYSanku 77%
77%darkEcuador - Rank 28:
Kasama ChocolateOdd Society Single Malt Canadian Whisky
70%darkEcuador - Rank 29:
Green Bean to Bar ChocolateEsmeraldas 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 30:
Huma ChocolateVinces 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 31:
ChokaicoPiedra de Plata 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 32:
HÖGANÄSDark 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 33:
HÖGANÄSMacadamia 75%
75%darkEcuador - Rank 34:
HÖGANÄSCocoa Nibs 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 35:
Huma ChocolateEsmeraldas 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 36:
Palette de BineBines à l'érable 85%
85%darkEcuador
What is Ecuador chocolate known for?
Ecuadorian chocolate is known for the floral, jasmine-like character of its native Nacional cacao, often called Arriba, alongside fresh green and lightly spicy notes. Ecuador is one of the oldest cacao origins in the world, and its bars range from delicate single-estate Nacional to bolder, fruitier modern hybrids.
Nacional is the variety that made Ecuador famous. At its best it gives a clean, perfumed, almost floral cup that many makers treat as a benchmark for elegance rather than power. The name Arriba comes from cacao that was historically shipped down-river to the coast, and the term still signals that classic aromatic style.
Ecuador is also a large producer of the high-yield CCN-51 hybrid, which is bolder and more acidic and is used widely in commercial chocolate. When you buy a craft Ecuadorian bar it is worth checking whether it is Nacional or a named hybrid, because the two taste quite different.
Top makers using Ecuador cacao
Popular cocoa percentages for Ecuador
Frequently asked about Ecuador chocolate
What does Ecuadorian chocolate taste like?
Classic Nacional cacao from Ecuador tastes floral and aromatic, with jasmine, fresh herb and gentle spice notes and a soft acidity. Bars made from modern hybrids are bolder and fruitier. The style depends heavily on the variety, so the wrapper is worth reading.
What is Nacional or Arriba cacao?
Nacional is Ecuador's heritage cacao variety, prized for its floral aroma. Arriba is the traditional trade name for it, from beans shipped down-river to port. Both terms point to the same delicate, perfumed style that built Ecuador's reputation in fine chocolate.
How are the best Ecuador chocolate bars chosen?
The Ecuador bars are ordered by the Chof Score, an internal quality signal that combines origin transparency, ingredient purity (no PGPR, vanillin or vegetable fats), confirmed certifications, recognised awards and community ratings. The exact weights are deliberately not shown: the ranking is a tasting starting point, not an absolute leaderboard.
What does Ecuador chocolate taste like on Chof?
Ecuador bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Esmeraldas, Los Rios, Cerecita Valley and Costa Esmeraldas. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Arriba Nacional, Nacional and Nacional-Venezolano Amarillo. Tasting notes that come up most often: Floral, Nutty, Honey, Red Fruit, Caramel and Citrus.
How many Ecuador chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 120 chocolate bars made with cacao from Ecuador.
Which makers work with Ecuador cacao on Chof?
The most-represented makers using Ecuador cacao on Chof are Paccari, Chokaico, HÖGANÄS, Mindo Chocolate, Elements Truffles.
What cocoa percentages of Ecuador chocolate are most common?
The most common bands for Ecuador cacao on Chof are 70%, 60%, 75%, 100%.
Which brands make Ecuador chocolate?
On Chof, Ecuador cacao is used by makers and brands including Paccari, Chokaico, HÖGANÄS, Mindo Chocolate, Elements Truffles. Each bar above links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Ecuadorian chocolate brands?
Chof lists 120 Ecuadorian chocolate bars made with cacao from Ecuador, from makers including Paccari, Chokaico, HÖGANÄS, Mindo Chocolate. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Ecuador chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Ecuador, 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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