Pacari Chocolate
| Company type | Privately held company | 
|---|---|
| Industry | Chocolate production | 
| Founded | 2002 | 
| Founder | Santiago Peralta & Carla Barboto | 
| Headquarters | Quito, Julio Zaldumbide N25-24 y Miravalle , Ecuador  | 
Area served  | Worldwide | 
| Products | Chocolate Bars, Nibs, Beans | 
| Website | www | 
Pacari Chocolate is a chocolate company in Quito, Ecuador.[1]
History
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 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.
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 | 
See also
References
- ^ 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.
 - ^ "Pacari Chocolate Official Site". Pacari Chocolate. Archived from the original on 31 January 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
 - ^ "EC Foods". EC Foods. Archived from the original on August 26, 2018. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
 - ^ "Pacari Chocolate Receives Demeter Biodynamic Certification". Central Market. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
 - ^ "PACARI Chocolate obtains Demeter Biodynamic® certification". OrganicWellness. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
 - ^ "Winners of the World Final – 2012". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
 - ^ "Winners of the World Final – 2013". International Chocolate Awards. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
 - ^ "Chocolate Awards". Origin Chocolate. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.