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 181:
PumatiyChuncho 90%
90%darkPeru - Rank 182:
Standout ChocolateNordic Summer Blossom
66%darkPeru - Rank 183:
ZotterLabooko / no added sugar Peru 100%
100%darkPeru - Rank 184:
KontitiChocolate 100%
100%darkPeru - Rank 185:
SOLKIKICosta Esmeraldas 100+0
100%darkEcuador & Peru - Rank 186:
François PralusPérou 75%
75%darkPeru - Rank 187:
Chocolat StellaNoir Dark Organic & Fair
80%darkPeru & Dominican Republic - Rank 188:
Nordic ChocolateHavre Lakrits 38%
38%milkPeru - Rank 189:
Chocolate MakersPeru 49% Salty Caramel
49%milkPeru - Rank 190:
Vinte Vinte100% Peru
100%darkPeru - Rank 191:
Baron Hasselhoff'sViva Frida Almond & Spiced Mole
70%darkPeru - Rank 192:
ZotterLabooko 45% Milk Chocolate Peru
45%milkPeru - Rank 193:
ChokaicoCafe Con Leche 40%
40%milkPeru - Rank 194:
Happy ChocolateDark 85%
85%darkPeru - Rank 195:
ValrhonaAndoa Noir 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 196:
Equal ExchangeAlmond & Sea Salt 55%
55%darkDominican Republic & Peru - Rank 197:
Alter EcoNoir Perou Sel Rose de l'Himalaya
56%darkPeru - Rank 198:
KontitiSal de Maras 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 199:
KontitiNaranja 65%
65%darkPeru - Rank 200:
keshetDark 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 201:
LOT RoastersChocolate 75 & Coffee
75%darkPeru - Rank 202:
keshetPecan 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 203:
keshetGoldenberry 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 204:
keshetOrange 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 205:
keshetPineapple 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 206:
ValrhonaOriado 60%
60%darkDominican Republic & Peru - Rank 207:
LOT RoastersChocolate 75%
75%darkPeru - Rank 208:
Kina ChocolatesOli i Sal
70%darkPeru - Rank 209:
Piety and Desire ChocolateCusco 73%
73%darkPeru - Rank 210:
AretéPeru Phantom 70%
70%darkPeru - Rank 211:
Happy ChocolateDark 92%
92%darkDominican Republic & Peru - Rank 212:
Equal ExchangeDark Caramel Crunch 55%
55%darkTogo & Dominican Republic & Peru - Rank 213:
Alter EcoNoir Pérou Quinoa Souffle
56%darkPeru - Rank 214:
Equal ExchangeVery Dark 71%
71%darkDominican Republic & Peru - Rank 215:
Alter Eco90% Peru
90%darkPeru - Rank 216:
Moksha ChocolateCoconut Raspberry
40%whitePeru
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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