Cacao Hunters is a Colombian brand that specializes in high-quality chocolate made from wild Trinitario cacao beans sourced in various regions of Colombia. The brand not only produces chocolate, but also works with farmers to promote sustainable agriculture and support local communities.
- Founded in 2015 by Carlos Velasco and Michael Henriques
- The brand started as a research project to collect and identify different varieties of cacao in Colombia
- In 2017, Cacao Hunters won the Cocoa Excellence award for the quality of their chocolate
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Cacao Hunters' signature product is their single-origin chocolate bars, which are made with wild Trinitario cacao beans from various regions of Colombia.
Cacao Hunters also sells cacao nibs, which are small pieces of roasted, hulled cacao beans. They can be used in baking, smoothies, or as a healthy snack.
Cacao Hunters offers a variety of drinking chocolate mixes made with their high-quality cacao powder. The mixes come in different flavors, such as spiced and mint.
Cacao Hunters sources their cacao beans from different regions of Colombia, including Tumaco, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, and the Amazon.
Cacao Hunters chocolate is not certified organic, but the brand works with farmers who use sustainable farming practices and do not use synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
Yes, Cacao Hunters works with farmers to promote sustainable agriculture and support local communities. The brand pays fair prices for the cacao beans and reinvests a portion of their profits back into the communities.
Cacao Hunters chocolate bars are generally vegan, but some flavors may contain milk or honey. It's best to check the ingredients list for each flavor before purchasing.
The Cocoa Excellence award is a global competition that recognizes the best cacao beans and chocolate in the world. In 2017, Cacao Hunters won the award for the quality of their chocolate made from wild Trinitario cacao beans.