Best Peru Chocolate
The 218 best Peruvian chocolate bars on Chof made with cacao from Peru, ranked by the Chof Score.
Peru bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Piura, Cusco, Amazonas and Cusco (La Convencion). Bean varieties listed by their makers include Chuncho, Criollo and Piura Blanco. Tasting notes that come up most often: Floral, Citrus, Honey, Nutty, Red Fruit and Raisin.
Ranked by the Chof Score
- Rank 109:
CacaosuyoPiura Nibs
70%darkPeru - Rank 110:
Green Bean to Bar ChocolatePiura Blanco 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 111:
EthiquablePérou Grand Cru Amazonas 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 112:
Lucid ChocolatierTonka 48% Milk
48%milkPeru - Rank 113:
Chocolaterie MorinPérou Cusco Noir 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 114:
ConvecaChocolate con Capuchino 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 115:
Cocoa LegatoPeru 80%
80%darkPeru - Rank 116:
CacaosuyoChuncho-Cuzco 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 117:
Gansett Craft ChocolatePumpkin Spice Peruvian Chuncho Cacao
50%milkPeru - Rank 118:
Green Bean to Bar ChocolatePalo Blanco - Peru - 50% - Milk
50%milkPeru - Rank 119:
ConvecaSal de Maras 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 120:
MIKE&BECKYJuicy Mango 65%
65%darkPeru - Rank 121:
ChokaicoVRAE Co-op 80%
80%darkPeru - Rank 122:
Gansett Craft ChocolatePeppermint Crunch 70% Dark
70%darkPeru - Rank 123:
CacaosuyoPiura Milk
50%milkPeru - Rank 124:
Chocolaterie MorinPiura Noir 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 125:
CacaosuyoEl Ganso 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 126:
KarunaToritto Almonds 80%
80%darkPeru - Rank 127:
Monsieur TxokolaPérou 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 128:
ZotterLabooko Peru 82%
82%darkPeru - Rank 129:
Lucid ChocolatierChuncho 72% Dark
72%darkPeru - Rank 130:
Lucid ChocolatierSakura 40% White
40%whitePeru - Rank 131:
Nordic ChocolateÄlgört 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 132:
Gansett Craft ChocolatePeruvian Chuncho Cacao 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 133:
Lucid ChocolatierPistachio
72%darkPeru - Rank 134:
Lucid ChocolatierCoconut & Lime 48%
48%milkPeru - Rank 135:
AmedeiBlanco de Criollo 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 136:
Kestar ChocolatePeru Marahua, San Martin 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 137:
Ara ChocolatChuncho 88%
88%darkPeru - Rank 138:
Kina ChocolatesChuncho 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 139:
Heinde & VerreFruity Piura Peru Dark 71%
71%darkPeru - Rank 140:
KAICAOBlanco Chile Morita, Maracuyá y Leche de Coco
38%whitePeru - Rank 141:
Nordic ChocolateBjörk Havtorn 65%
65%darkPeru - Rank 142:
Alter EcoNoir Pérou Intense Dégustation
96%darkPeru - Rank 143:
Nordic ChocolateJordgubb
70%darkPeru - Rank 144:
LOT RoastersRoasted Butter 70%
70%darkPeru
What is Peru chocolate known for?
Peruvian chocolate leans floral and citrus-bright, with honey and bursts of exotic fruit like passion fruit and tropical fruit, alongside softer nutty, caramel styles. It is also the most varied origin on Chof, with the widest flavour range of any single country. Regions such as Piura, San Martin and the Cusco valleys each have their own character, and native varieties like Chuncho and the rare white-bean cacao of Piura are highly prized.
Few countries offer as much variety as Peru, which carries the widest spread of tasting notes of any single origin in the Chof catalogue. The same shelf can hold a floral, citrus-bright northern bar and a mellow, nutty Amazonian one, because Peru holds a large share of the world's cacao genetic diversity. It rewards exploring bar by bar rather than expecting a single house style.
Chuncho, an ancient native cacao from the Cusco region, and the pale, naturally sweet white beans of Piura are two specialities worth seeking out. Both show how distinctive Peruvian cacao can be when a maker treats it carefully.
Top makers using Peru cacao
Popular cocoa percentages for Peru
Frequently asked about Peru chocolate
What does Peruvian chocolate taste like?
Most often floral and citrus-bright, with honey and exotic fruit such as passion fruit, plus softer nutty and caramel notes from Amazonian and southern beans. It varies more than almost any origin.
What is Chuncho cacao?
Chuncho is an ancient native cacao from the Cusco region of Peru, valued for its complex, often fruity and floral character. It is one of several heritage Peruvian varieties that have drawn strong interest from craft makers.
How are the best Peru chocolate bars chosen?
The Peru 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 Peru chocolate taste like on Chof?
Peru bars on Chof are sourced from regions including Piura, Cusco, Amazonas and Cusco (La Convencion). Bean varieties listed by their makers include Chuncho, Criollo and Piura Blanco. Tasting notes that come up most often: Floral, Citrus, Honey, Nutty, Red Fruit and Raisin.
How many Peru chocolate bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 218 chocolate bars made with cacao from Peru.
Which makers work with Peru cacao on Chof?
The most-represented makers using Peru cacao on Chof are Lucid Chocolatier, Conveca, Vigdis Rosenkilde, Pumatiy, Qantu.
What cocoa percentages of Peru chocolate are most common?
The most common bands for Peru cacao on Chof are 70%, 72%, 80%, 75%.
Which brands make Peru chocolate?
On Chof, Peru cacao is used by makers and brands including Lucid Chocolatier, Conveca, Vigdis Rosenkilde, Pumatiy, Qantu. Each bar above links to the brand that made it.
Where can I find Peruvian chocolate brands?
Chof lists 218 Peruvian chocolate bars made with cacao from Peru, from makers including Lucid Chocolatier, Conveca, Vigdis Rosenkilde, Pumatiy. Browse them above.
Cacao varieties in Peru chocolate
Bean varieties the makers of these bars list for Peru, 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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