A gift from the 'Land of the Equator'

In Ecuador, the geographical location determines the identity of the country - and its fine cocoa. In the middle of the world, directly on the equator, the sun reaches its highest possible point.

The equatorial line passing through the country influences climate and nature in such a way that Ecuador is considered the most biodiverse country on earth. We have captured the incomparable diversity in the taste of our fine flavour cocoa chocolate in the 'Rausch Plantagen Ecuador 70 %'.

Ecuador is diverse - also in taste

Although Ecuador is the world's largest fine flavour cocoa chocolate growing area, only a few parts of the country still produce the highly aromatic Arriba Nacional fine flavour cocoa chocolate. 'Arriba', that means upriver. The cocoa beans, which give our 'Plantagen-Schokolade' its distinctive character, come from the regions situated along rivers.

Tangy, sour, fruity, nutty, bitter, flowery and chocolaty - all this applies to Ecuadorian fine flavour cocoa chocolate. Don't you think so? Try the 'Rausch Plantagen Ecuador 70 %' and convince yourself of one of our most varied fine flavour cocoa chocolates.

The flowery-fruity cocoa note will be the first thing you notice in the smell and taste of Ecuadorian cocoa. Due to its location, Ecuador enjoys great light intensity. In combination with a tropical climate all year round, this prepares the ground for the most exquisite fruits and plants.

You can taste the optimal growing conditions of the cocoa plants in detail even in our ready-to-eat Plantagen-Schokolade: a remarkable acid note underlines the original cocoa taste. Uncompromisingly tangy and refreshingly fruity at the same time - Arriba-National fine flavour cocoa chocolate is as unique as Ecuador itself.

From the centre of the world directly to Berlin

In the province of Guayas on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, the Unocace cooperative cultivates our fine flavour cocoa chocolate plantation, which produces fine fine flavour cocoa chocolate with an intense aroma. This special fine flavour cocoa chocolate makes up only 2,6 % of the world cocoa harvest.

On the banks of the Rio Vinces, more than 700 small farmers keep the last Arriba-Nacional fine flavour cocoa chocolates of the country. Through our close partnership, we have been able to combine elements of agriculture with those of forestry and thus support organic farming in a sustainable manner.

Welcome to your Ecuadorian pleasure trip

Experience the optical brilliance, flowery scent and fruity taste nuances in all its richness.  

The typical Ecuadorian capuchin monkey indicates its country of origin and shows them the way to the 'Plantagen-Schokolade' from Ecuador.