Fine Aroma Cacao - El Dulce Origen
Direct from Manabí, Ecuador

Excellence in
Our Origin

We export Nacional/Arriba fine aroma cacao and its derivatives direct from our own factory in Cayambe and a network of around 100 allied farms in Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha. We are the factory, not just the buyer.

Own factory + network of ~100 allied farms across 3 provinces Cadmium analysis and origin traceability available
Nacional Arriba Cacao - El Dulce Origen
Real Vertical Integration

We are the factory,
not just the buyer

Our Nacional Arriba Cacao comes from a direct, years-long relationship with a network of around 100 allied farms in Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha, processed at our own factory — no middlemen, no traders.

We already export private label to Japan, France and the United Kingdom, with scalable production capacity at a GMP-certified plant.

Sensory Profile

Floral notes, red fruit, and a chocolatey base — the characteristic profile of Ecuadorian Fine Aroma Cacao.

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Few exporters have their own factory and their own direct farm relationships. You can taste it in the consistency of the batch.
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Our Products

Cacao Beans

Cacao Beans

Fine aroma Nacional/Arriba, fermented and dried at our own factory. 60kg sacks up to full container loads.

Ceremonial Paste

Ceremonial Paste

100% pure ceremonial cacao, stone-ground, for wellness and ritual brands. Sample batches from 1kg.

Cacao Nibs

Cacao Nibs

Roasted, cracked cacao ready for chocolate makers and healthy snack brands. Bulk and sample available.

Cacao Liquor

Cacao Liquor

Pure unrefined cacao paste, the base for couverture chocolate and industrial baking. Blocks and drums available.

Cacao Butter

Cacao Butter

100% natural cold-pressed cacao fat, for chocolate making, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Blocks from 25kg.

Cacao Powder

Cacao Powder

Defatted cacao powder, natural or alkalized, for baking, beverages, and snacks. Sacks from 25kg.

Compliance and Traceability

From the farm
to your factory

Every batch is traceable back to its farm of origin, across Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha. We provide heavy metal analysis (cadmium, EU Reg. 488/2014) and certification documentation alongside the technical spec sheet.

A simple sales ladder: 1-5kg courier sample, 60kg sack, pallet, and full container — no surprises in the process.

Origin Traceability - El Dulce Origen
Frequently Asked Questions

Buying from El Dulce Origen

We work with a volume ladder: 1-5kg courier sample, 60kg sack, pallet, and full container. MOQ depends on the product and format — ask us about your exact need.
Yes. We provide heavy metal analysis and origin certifications to comply with EU Regulation 488/2014 and other import requirements. We send these along with each product's spec sheet.
Samples: 100% prepayment. Larger orders: deposit + balance against shipping documents (BL) or letter of credit. We export via the Port of Guayaquil with full customs documentation.