Pacari Chocolate is a chocolate company operating out of Quito, Ecuador.[1] Pacari Chocolate was founded as a family business in 2002 by Santiago Peralta and Carla Barbotó, who own and operate the company.[2] The company name 'Pacari' comes from the Quechua word meaning 'nature'. The chocolate is stated to be dairy, soy, chemical, transgenic and gluten free.[3]

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

Pacari Chocolate is the first chocolate company to receive a biodynamic certification from Demeter International.[4][5] Pacari Chocolate products are available in health food and luxury chocolate outlets in the United States, Europe, South America and Malaysia.

Awards

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Pacari Chocolate has received national and global awards from chocolate producers and chocolate competitions in the United States and abroad.

 
Chocolate shown in front of window

International Chocolate Awards – World Final

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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:[6][7][8]

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "EC Foods". EC Foods. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  4. ^ "Pacari Chocolate Receives Demeter Biodynamic Certification". Central Market. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  5. ^ "PACARI Chocolate obtains Demeter Biodynamic® certification". OrganicWellness. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  6. ^ "Winners of the World Final – 2012". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  7. ^ "Winners of the World Final – 2013". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Chocolate Awards". Origin Chocolate. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
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