Best Nicaragua Chocolate
The 55 best Nicaraguan chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Nicaragua, ranked by the Chof Score.
Nicaragua bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Waslala, Matagalpa, Northern Nicaragua and La Dalia. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Trinitario, Rugoso and Acriollado, Trinitario. Tasting notes that come up most often: Caramel, Citrus, Nutty, Honey, Raisin and Red Fruit.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 1:
Friis HolmRugoso 70% Bad Fermentation
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 2:
Friis HolmBarba 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 3:
Friis HolmDon Alfonso 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 4:
Friis HolmMedagla 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 5:
ZOTORugoso 75%
75%darkNicaragua - Rank 6:
Friis HolmChuno 70% Triple Turned Single Bean
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 7:
Friis HolmChuno 70% Double Turned
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 8:
Friis HolmNicaliso 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 9:
20nord20sudKubaly Waslala 72%
72%darkNicaragua - Rank 10:
Goodnow FarmsEl Carmen Nicaragua 77%
77%darkNicaragua - Rank 11:
MaüaNicaragua 70% Flor de Sal
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 12:
MaüaNicaragua 75%
75%darkNicaragua - Rank 13:
Friis HolmNicaliso Green Cinnamon 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 14:
Friis HolmRugoso 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 15:
Friis HolmJohe 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 16:
MesjokkeD.A.R.C. Angel
72%darkNicaragua - Rank 17:
Friis HolmLa Dalia 100%, The Lazy Cocoa Growers Blend
100%darkNicaragua - Rank 18:
ZOTOEl Castillero Trinitario Blend
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 19:
ChocolatoaNicaragua Raan Comucor 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 20:
MesjokkeWinter Spiced
72%darkNicaragua - Rank 21:
LivstoryNicaragua O'Tuma 100%
100%darkNicaragua - Rank 22:
The Heart of CacaoNicaragua O'Payo 70% Pure
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 23:
La Fleur de Chocolat72% Nicaragua Bean to Bar Chocolate
72%darkNicaragua - Rank 24:
MaüaPulpa de Cacao 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 25:
Friis HolmLa Dalia 85%
85%darkNicaragua - Rank 26:
Friis HolmO'Payo Milk Sansho 50% with Green Sansho Pepper
50%milkNicaragua - Rank 27:
Nordic ChocolateBlåbär
65%darkNicaragua - Rank 28:
Friis HolmO'Payo Milk 50%
50%milkNicaragua - Rank 29:
Hasnaâ ChocolatsFlor de Pancasan 72%
72%darkNicaragua - Rank 30:
TërtNicaragua O'Tuma
darkNicaragua - Rank 31:
Friis HolmO'Payo 68%
68%darkNicaragua - Rank 32:
ArgencoveApoyo 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 33:
Nordic ChocolateNicaragua 75%
75%darkNicaragua - Rank 34:
ZotterLabooko Nicaragua 70%
70%darkNicaragua - Rank 35:
Friis HolmDark Milk 55%
55%milkNicaragua - Rank 36:
Friis HolmDark Milk 65%
65%milkNicaragua
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Popular cocoa percentages for Nicaragua
Frequently asked about Nicaragua chocolate
How are the best Nicaragua chocolate bars chosen?
The Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua chocolate taste like on Chof?
Nicaragua bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Waslala, Matagalpa, Northern Nicaragua and La Dalia. Bean varieties listed by their makers include Trinitario, Rugoso and Acriollado, Trinitario. Tasting notes that come up most often: Caramel, Citrus, Nutty, Honey, Raisin and Red Fruit.
How many Nicaragua chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 55 chocolate bars made with cacao from Nicaragua.
Which makers work with Nicaragua cacao on Chof?
The most-represented makers using Nicaragua cacao on Chof are Friis Holm, Argencove, Zotter, Maüa, Nordic Chocolate.
What cocoa percentages of Nicaragua chocolate are most common?
The most common bands for Nicaragua cacao on Chof are 70%, 72%, 50%, 75%.
Which brands make Nicaragua chocolate?
On Chof, Nicaragua cacao is used by makers and brands including Friis Holm, Argencove, Zotter, Maüa, Nordic Chocolate. Each bar above links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Nicaraguan chocolate brands?
Chof lists 55 Nicaraguan chocolate bars made with cacao from Nicaragua, from makers including Friis Holm, Argencove, Zotter, Maüa. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Nicaragua chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Nicaragua, 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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