Pacari Chocolate

Pacari Chocolate is a chocolate company operating out of Quito, Ecuador.[1] Pacari Chocolate was founded in 2002 by Santiago Peralta and Carla Barboto, who own and operate the company.[2] Pacari Chocolate is the first chocolate company in the world to receive a biodynamic certification from Demeter International.[3][4] Pacari is family owned and is a bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturer, as well as fair-trade, Kosher, and Certified Organic.[5][6] Pacari Chocolate products are available in most health food and luxury chocolate outlets in the United States, Europe, South America and Malaysia.

Pacari Chocolate
Privately held company
IndustryChocolate production
Founded2002
FounderSantiago Peralta & Carla Barboto
Headquarters
Quito, Julio Zaldumbide N25-24 y Miravalle
,
Ecuador
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsChocolate Bars, Nibs, Beans
Websitewww.pacari.com

In 2019 Pacari opened its flagship retail store in Quito (Julio Zaldumbide N24-703 y Rubio de Arevalo Sector la Floresta, Quito 170150 Ecuador). The company offers a chocolate tour, product samples and a cafe that serves ice cream, hot chocolate and other dishes.

Awards

Pacari Chocolate has received numerous national and world awards from chocolate producers and chocolate competitions throughout the United States and abroad.

International Chocolate Awards – World Final
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Pacari Chocolate – Piura-Quemazon Overall Winner – Gold Won
2013 Pacari Chocolate – 70% Raw Bar Overall Winner – Silver Won
2012 Pacari Chocolate – 70% Raw Bar Overall Winner – Gold Won
2012 Pacari Chocolate – 70% Piura-Quemazon Overall Winner – Silver Won
2012 Pacari Chocolate – 60% Cacao with Lemongrass Flavored Dark Chocolate – Gold Won
2012 Pacari Chocolate – Raw 70% Chocolate Bar With Salt And Cacao Nibs Flavored Dark Chocolate – Silver Won
2012 Pacari Chocolate – Raw 70% Chocolate Bar with Maca Flavored Dark Chocolate – Silver Won

– Sources:[7][8][9]

See also

References
  1. Goldstein, D.; Mintz, S. (2015). The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets. Oxford University Press. p. 154. ISBN 978-0-19-931361-7. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
  2. "Pacari Chocolate Official Site". Pacari Chocolate. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  3. "Pacari Chocolate Receives Demeter Biodynamic Certification". Central Market. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  4. "PACARI Chocolate obtains Demeter Biodynamic® certification". OrganicWellness. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  5. "Pacari Chocolate's New Chocolate Experience". The Gourmet Retailer. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  6. Philipp, Channaly (September 7, 2013). "New World Chocolate, With a Conscience". Epoch Times. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  7. "Winners of the World Final – 2012". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  8. "Winners of the World Final – 2013". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  9. "Chocolate Awards". Origin Chocolate. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
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