Craft Chocolat Challenge
Season 5
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2026 Official Entries
("official entries" means the chocolate has been received)
*Entry category subject to change after examination*
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DARK (27)
Sweets Escalier - 70% Peru, Piura (JAPAN)
Bayacao - 77% Dominican Republic, Monte Plata Region (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)
Indigenous Chocolate - 74% Peru, Chuncho (NC)
True Chocolate Company - 75% Colombia with Protein (OR)
Flight Chocolate - 70% Vietnam, Tien Giang (TX)
Blind Cat Chocolate - 72% Dominican Republic, Zorzal Cinnamon Chaga Tea (MT)
Coco Milis - 75% Nicaragua O'tuma (IRELAND)
Cacaoworks - 80% Madagascar, Sambriano Valley Black Garlic (CANADA)
Halimao Artisanal Foods - 80% Philippines, Calauan Laguna (PHILIPPINES)
Kava Roasters - 70% Dominican Republic Bourbon Aged (OH)
Guille Chocolateria - 70% Honduras, El Progreso Yoro (HONDURAS)
Choco Forest - 65% Hawaii (JAPAN)
A. Craft Chocolate - 72% Madagascar, Bejofo Estate (NY)
Chachalate - 75% Tanzania, Kokoa Kamili Silver Tip Jasmine Tea (CANADA)
Stardust Treats and Creations - 70% Peru Spiced Apple Cider (OH)
Lotus Nutrition - 70% Bolivia Dark Roasted Stone Ground Macambo (FL)
Heritage Chocolate - 65% DR, Zorzal Hot Chili Tangerine (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)
JennyLicious Chocolate - 70% Madagascar, Bejofo Estate (UT)
OSO Chocolate - 70% Bolivia, Alto Beni Beniano (TN)
Red Rock Chocolate - 70% Ivory Coast Spanish Trails (UT)
The Cacao Dimension - 70% Costa Rica Mi Padre Brandy Infused (PA)
株式会社ametista - 70% India (JAPAN)
The Underground Truffle - 88% Belize, Finca Chocolat (NC)
Theobroma Cacao & Co. - 55% Ecuador Macambo (IL)
Carobeans - 70% Mexico, Socunusco (MN)
Millcreek Cacao Roasters - 78% Nicaragua, Mantagalpa Whiskey Infused (UT)
The Cacao Spirit - 70% Ecuador, Esmeraldas (ECUADOR)
MILK (10)
Sweets Escalier - 60% Ecuador, Arriba Milk Brownie (JAPAN)
Blind Cat Chocolate - 53% Ecuador, Camino Verde Lavender London Fog (MT)
A. Craft Chocolate - 60% Belize, Maya Mountain Coconut Milk (NY)
Flight Chocolate - 60% Mexico, Chontalpa Coconut Milk (TX)
OSO Chocolate - 45% Bolivia, Alto Beni Beniano Buttermilk (TN)
Choco Estates - 55% Ecuador, Finca Chocaple Cafe au Lait (ECUADOR)
Thor's Chocolate - Ecuador Zero Sugar Milk Chocolate (ID)
Slowcocoa - 49% Haiti, PISA Oat Milk (NY)
Blue Spruce Chocolates - 60% Ecuador (CO)
Fjorden Sjokolade - 50% Philippines, Mana (NORWAY)
WHITE (6)
Yojoa - Anis Avocado with Matcha (HONDURAS)
Choco Forest - Yuzu Chili (JAPAN)
Thor's Chocolate - Zero Sugar Raspberry Cream White Chocolate (ID)
Slowcocoa - Butterscotch White Chocolate (NY)
Blue Spruce Chocolates - Matcha & Lavender White Chocolate (CO)
Dionisia Chocolate - Pineapple & Basil White Chocolate (CANADA)
INCLUSIONS (20)
Makai Chocolate - 70% Pepeeko, Hawaii Dark w/ Kiawe Smoked Kona Sea Salt (Hawaii)
True Chocolate Company - 75% Colombia Dark Passion Fruit (OR)
Eclatant Chocolates - 65% India, Kerala Dark with Almonds, Pecans & Raisins (INDIA)
Cacaoworks - Saskatoon Berry Pie White Chocolate (CANADA)
Amaure - 65% Dark Chocolate with Nibs (ECUADOR)
Chachalate - 75% Tanzania, Kokoa Kamili Sobacha (CANADA)
Lotus Nutrition - 80% Bolivia Dark with Guajilo Pepper & Crushed Red Peppers (FL)
Heritage Chocolate - 56% DR, Crunchy Caramel & Cashew (DOMINICAN REPUBLIC)
JennyLicious Chocolate - 70% Dark Chocolate Darren Bar, Mixed Dried Chiles (UT)
Red Rock Chocolate - Winter Lemonade with Coconut (UT)
Choco Estates - 85% Ecuador, Choco Estates Dark Vegan Golden Milk (ECUADOR)
The Cacao Dimension - Flor de Jamaica Hibiscus White Chocolate with Ginger (PA)
The Underground Truffle - Cha Cha Chai White Chocolate (NC)
Sagrado Chocolate - 65% Guatemala Dark with Cardamom (GUATEMALA)
Theobroma Cacao & Co. - Pink Peppercorn White (IL)
Carobeans - Toasted Buttermilk with Pineapple White Chocolate (MN)
Millcreek Cacao Roasters - 70% Ecuador Dark Hot Mole (UT)
Elsa Cacao & Chocolat - 70% Honduras Apach Hojicha (BELGIUM)
Fjorden Sjokolade - 46% Tanzania, Kokoa Kamili Rum Raisin Milk (NORWAY)
Dionisia Chocolate - Golden White Chocolate with Lulo & Maracuya (CANADA)
2026 Judging Panel
Judge 1 Profile
Chocolate Maker/Chocolatier
Preferred Cuisine: Italian
Preferred Chocolate: Creamy Dark Milk Chocolate
Preferred Beverages: Barley Tea
Judge 2 Profile
Chocolate Journalist & Experienced Chocolate Judge
Preferred Cuisine: Comida tipica y criolla (typical local wherever I am)
Preferred Chocolate: Unusual Flavorings and Inclusions
Preferred Beverages: Coffee & Fermented
Judge 3 Profile*
Chocolate Educator
Preferred Cuisine: Japanese
Preferred Chocolate: All
Preferred Beverages: Sparkling Water
Judge 4 Profile
Chocolate Journalist
Preferred Cuisine: Thai
Preferred Chocolate: Dark Milk with Sea Salt.
Preferred Beverages: Full-bodied Red Wine
Judge 5 Profile
Chocolate Educator/Writer
Preferred Cuisine: Mediterranean
Preferred Chocolate: 70-85% dark
Preferred Beverages: Herbal tea, strong decaf coffee & seltzer water
Judge 6 Profile
Chocolate Enthusiast & Reviewer
Preferred Cuisine: All except sweets
Preferred Chocolate: 2 Ingredient Single Origins
Preferred Beverages: Coffee & White Wine
Judge 7 Profile
Chocolate Maker & Chocolate Sommelier
Preferred Cuisine: Italian
Preferred Chocolate: Bright 70% Darks
Preferred Beverages: Limoncello Lacroix
Judge 8 Profile
Chocolate Educator
Preferred Cuisine: I enjoyed them all
Preferred Chocolate: Dark Chocolate 70% +
Preferred Beverages: Water/Flavored LaCroix
Judge 9 Profile
Craft Chocolate Store Manager
Preferred Cuisine: I'm curious about them all
Preferred Chocolate: Complex in flavor & aroma
Preferred Beverages: Water