Manam Chocolate is a chocolate producer based in Telangana, India, known for using high-quality ingredients in their products. They specialize in crafting a variety of chocolates, including dark, milk, and white chocolates. The company emphasizes artisanal techniques and aims to provide a unique flavor experience.
Mason & Co is an Indian bean-to-bar chocolate maker recognized for its organic, vegan and minimalist approach to production. The brand sources cacao directly from small farmers in South India - primarily Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu - using exclusively single-origin beans that are processed in small batches in their own workshop. The production involves hand-sorting, slow fermentation, precise roasting and fine grinding, with much of the work done by women from nearby rural communities, a key part of the brand’s ethical mission. Their chocolates contain no emulsifiers, soy, gluten or artificial additives, focusing instead on the natural flavor profile of cacao and pure ingredients such as sea salt, spices or organic nuts. Alongside dark chocolate bars in various cacao percentages, they offer cacao powder, cacao butter, nibs and baking products, positioning Mason & Co as one of the pioneers of high-quality, sustainable and transparent chocolate making in India.
Bon Fiction is a chocolate producer based in Andhra Pradesh, India. The company sources cacao directly from local farmers in the region, aiming to promote sustainable agricultural practices. Their product range includes a variety of artisanal chocolates that highlight unique Indian flavors and ingredients. Bon Fiction is committed to ethical sourcing and fair trade principles, emphasizing transparency throughout their supply chain.
Paul and Mike is a chocolate brand operated by Synthite Industries, based in Kerala, India. They are known for producing fine flavor chocolate with cocoa beans sourced from their own farms as well as from other regions of India. Paul And Mike focus on bean-to-bar chocolate, controlling every step of the process from fermentation to packaging to ensure the quality of their product. They also experiment with unique infusions and flavors in their chocolate bars, such as sitaphal (custard apple) and jamun (Indian blackberry).
Chitra'm Craft Chocolates is a chocolate producer located in Tamil Nadu, India. The company specializes in crafting artisanal chocolates using locally sourced ingredients. Chitra'm emphasizes ethical sourcing and sustainable practices in their production process. Their product range includes a variety of handcrafted chocolate bars and confections.
Soklet is a chocolate producer based in Tamil Nadu, India, notable for being the country's first tree-to-bar chocolate maker. They manage the entire chocolate-making process from growing cacao on their own plantation to processing it into finished bars. Soklet utilizes organic farming techniques and emphasizes sustainable practices in their production process. They offer a variety of chocolate flavors that incorporate Indian-origin ingredients, reflecting local tastes and traditions.
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