Best Ecuador Chocolate
The 121 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 37:
Pump StreetCroissant Bar 62%
62%darkEcuador - Rank 38:
Palette de BineBines à l'érable 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 39:
StrangerStranger
70%darkEcuador - Rank 40:
SOMAStratus
70%darkEcuador - Rank 41:
Chocolaterie MorinEsmeralda Lait 48%
48%milkEcuador - Rank 42:
Huma ChocolateGuayaquil 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 43:
Huma ChocolateCotopaxi 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 44:
Ór Dubh ChocolateSofia 75%
75%darkEcuador - Rank 45:
Mindo ChocolateMichigan Blueberry 67%
67%darkEcuador - Rank 46:
Kasama ChocolateForest & Sea
65%darkEcuador - Rank 47:
Original BeansEsmeraldas 42%
42%milkEcuador - Rank 48:
AskinosieSan Jose del Tambo
70%darkEcuador - Rank 49:
Mindo ChocolateSea Salt 67%
67%darkEcuador - Rank 50:
Mindo Chocolate70% Rustic
70%darkEcuador - Rank 51:
Beskid ChocolateEarl Grey 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 52:
Blue Spruce ChocolatesStuart's Smile
60%milkEcuador - Rank 53:
SabadiPalermo
60%darkEcuador - Rank 54:
PaccariRaw 100% Cacao + Trozos de Cacao
100%darkEcuador - Rank 55:
HÖGANÄSBourbon Vanilla 53%
53%milkEcuador - Rank 56:
Dandelion ChocolateCamino Verde
100%darkEcuador - Rank 57:
ShoukaEcuador Équateur 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 58:
Essenzo CacaoHacienda Victoria 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 59:
Pump StreetSourdough & Sea Salt 66%
66%darkEcuador - Rank 60:
Friis HolmWhite 40%
40%whiteEcuador - Rank 61:
Lady MerveillesEquateur 85%
85%darkEcuador - Rank 62:
Elements TrufflesRose Cardamom 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 63:
Elements TrufflesSea Salt 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 64:
Elements TrufflesCoffee 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 65:
HÖGANÄS70% Dark Chocolate Los Ríos - Ecuador
70%darkEcuador - Rank 66:
Elements TrufflesSpicy Cayenne Cinnamon 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 67:
Elements TrufflesPeppermint 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 68:
Elements TrufflesRaspberry 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 69:
Heinde & VerreDutch Original Milk 52%
52%milkDominican Republic & Ecuador & Indonesia - Rank 70:
HÖGANÄSHimalayan Salt 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 71:
KarunaEcuador 75% Volgger Whisky Nibs
75%darkEcuador - Rank 72:
Pump StreetRye Crumb, Milk & Sea Salt 60%
60%milkEcuador
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 121 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%, 100%, 75%.
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 121 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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