Best Nicaraguan Confectionery Producers
Argencove, based in Granada, is a chocolate producer known for using fine flavor Nicaraguan cacao in their products. They focus on creating single-origin chocolate bars, emphasizing the distinctive taste profiles of the cacao from different regions within Nicaragua.
Argencove handles the entire production process from bean to bar, ensuring high-quality control and traceability.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Top Gold
2022
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2022, 2020
International Chocolate Awards - Bronze
2023, 2022
BEST Argencove Chocolates
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2023
BEST Fabrica De Chocolate Momotombo Chocolates
Semilla Escuela Cacao is a chocolate producer based in Managua, Nicaragua. They focus on artisanal chocolate production. The company is dedicated to empowering local cacao farmers through educational programs. They emphasize sustainable farming practices and fair trade principles.
Their chocolate products are made from locally sourced Nicaraguan cacao beans.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2023
BEST Semilla Escuela Cacao Chocolates
Lapa-Lapa Chocolate is a small-scale chocolate producer based in Granada, Nicaragua. The company focuses on producing high-quality, artisanal chocolate from locally sourced cacao beans. Lapa-Lapa Chocolate emphasizes sustainable practices and works closely with local farmers to ensure fair trade and organic certification.
Additionally, their products often highlight unique, native flavors specific to the Nicaraguan region.
Best Nicaraguan Confectioneries
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021
International Chocolate Awards - Bronze
2023
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2020
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2022
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2020
Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2024
Waslala 70% Dark Chocolate - Nicaragua is a premium product made by Fabrica de Chocolate Momotombo. This dark chocolate is crafted using high-quality cacao sourced from the Waslala region in Nicaragua, known for its rich and complex flavors. It consists of 70% cacao, offering a deep, intense chocolate experience with a well-balanced bitterness and subtle notes of fruit and nuts.
The chocolate is carefully produced to maintain the unique flavor profile of Nicaraguan cacao, making it a gourmet choice for connoisseurs.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023
Caramelized Cacao Nibs by Argencove are a gourmet snack designed to deliver a rich, crunchy experience with a blend of sweetness and deep cacao flavors. These nibs are carefully caramelized to enhance their natural bitterness with a sweet coating, creating a balanced and unique taste profile.
They can be enjoyed on their own as a healthy snack or used as a topping for desserts, yogurt, and other dishes to add texture and flavor.
AWARDS
Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2022, 2021
AWARDS
International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2020
Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022
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