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 73:
Heinde & VerrePearl of Ecuador Black 100%
100%darkEcuador - Rank 74:
PaccariGuayas 75% Cacao
75%darkEcuador - Rank 75:
Maychoco70% Cacao de Ecuador con Plátano y Limón
70%darkEcuador - Rank 76:
ChokaicoJade Verdi
38%whiteEcuador - Rank 77:
Pura DeliziaTavoletta Ecuador Los Rios
73%darkEcuador - Rank 78:
SOMACrazy 88
88%darkPeru & Ecuador & Venezuela - Rank 79:
VideriSea Salt Dark Chocolate 70%
70%darkEcuador & Guatemala & Dominican Republic - Rank 80:
HÖGANÄSDark 100%
100%darkEcuador - Rank 81:
Mindo ChocolateVanilla 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 82:
PaccariRaw Organic Chocolate
70%darkEcuador - Rank 83:
AmbrionaEcuador 71%
71%darkEcuador - Rank 84:
ZotterLabooko Opus 5 77%
77%darkColombia & Ecuador & Guatemala & Peru & Uganda - Rank 85:
Lady MerveillesChocolat Noir Gin 75%
75%darkEcuador - Rank 86:
Chocolaterie MorinEsmeralda Noir 100%
100%darkEcuador - Rank 87:
Manufaktura CzekoladyEkwador 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 88:
AmedeiEcuador 77%
77%darkEcuador - Rank 89:
PaccariLos Rios 72% Cacao
72%darkEcuador - Rank 90:
PaccariManabí 65% Cacao
65%darkEcuador - Rank 91:
ZotterLabooko Opus 5 (Vintage 2024) 72%
72%darkEcuador & Colombia & Guatemala & Peru & Uganda - Rank 92:
PaccariAndean Mint
60%darkEcuador - Rank 93:
AskinosieRed Raspberry 54%
54%darkEcuador - Rank 94:
PaccariBitter Orange 60%
60%darkEcuador - Rank 95:
AskinosieSuper Dark Blend
88%darkTanzania & Ecuador - Rank 96:
SOLKIKICosta Esmeraldas 100+0
100%darkEcuador & Peru - Rank 97:
PaccariRaw 85% Cacao Coconut Sugar
85%darkEcuador - Rank 98:
François PralusÉquateur Arriba 75%
75%darkEcuador - Rank 99:
François PralusFortissima 80%
80%darkEcuador - Rank 100:
PaccariAndean Rose 60%
60%darkEcuador - Rank 101:
PaccariPassion Fruit
60%darkEcuador - Rank 102:
Mindo ChocolateMichigan Cherry 77%
77%darkEcuador - Rank 103:
Essenzo CacaoPerla 100%
100%darkEcuador - Rank 104:
SOMAArcana
100%darkEcuador & Madagascar - Rank 105:
Mindo ChocolateApricot Cardamom 52%
52%milkEcuador - Rank 106:
AskinosieMidnight Crunch Blend
68%darkTanzania & Ecuador & Philippines - Rank 107:
Elements TrufflesOrange Crunch 70%
70%darkEcuador - Rank 108:
ValrhonaCaraïbe 66%
66%darkDominican Republic & Ecuador & Jamaica & Togo
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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