{"id":68718,"date":"2026-07-02T20:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T20:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enter.chocolateawards.com\/?p=68718"},"modified":"2026-07-03T08:02:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:02:37","slug":"indian-craft-chocolate-competition-2026-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enter.chocolateawards.com\/ca\/competitions\/indian\/indian-craft-chocolate-competition-2026-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Craft Chocolate Competition 2026 – Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Indian Craft Chocolate Competition <\/strong><\/strong>honors a defining moment in India\u2019s chocolate journey, recognizing work that reflects the skill, integrity, and a strong sense of place for Indian makers, as Indian cacao and chocolate begin to earn global attention.<\/p>

The first national competition for India creates a space for meaningful recognition and strengthens the Indian craft chocolate community, inspires conscious production, and will help to position Indian chocolate with confidence on the world stage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Judges<\/h4>

This competition was judged remotely to include a wide range of judges from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond, and members of our international Grand Jury.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>

Winners were selected by the Grand Jury after the main round of judging from the\u00a0Grand Jury Finalists<\/strong><\/a>. While listing as a Grand Jury Finalist is an achievement in itself, it does not necessarily indicate that the entry will receive a prize.<\/p>

All judging was anonymised, included at the Grand Jury final session, where Golds, Silver and Bronze prizes were awarded by private voting according to the Grand Jury rules.<\/p>

All winners in this competition are eligible to enter the World Final in October\/November 2026.<\/p>

The awards ceremony and celebration for this Indian competition will be held at the Indian Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival<\/em><\/strong> in Bangalore, India in December 2026<\/strong>.\u00a0 Ceremony details will be available soon.<\/p><\/div>

Prizes<\/h3>

The winners of the 2026 Indian Craft Chocolate Competition are:<\/p>

(Prizes are shown in score order for each medal)<\/em><\/p>

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Barres llises\/originals<\/h1>
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Barres llises\/originals negres<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Paul And Mike<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – 72% Dark Chocolate (Yellow Fermentation)<\/strong> (86.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Micro-batch – Barres llises\/originals negres<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Savorworks Roasters<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – 72% Dark Chocolate<\/strong> (87.7<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Origin Tablet No.7<\/strong> (86.7<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres llises\/originals\/negres alt % (> 85%)<\/h2>

Gold<\/strong>: Savorworks Roasters<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – 85% Dark Chocolate<\/strong> (89.1<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Gold<\/strong>: Direct Traded<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Anuttama<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Ultimate 99% Dark<\/strong> (87.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Paul And Mike<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – 99% Dark Chocolate<\/strong> (86.7<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres llises\/originals amb substituts de la llet<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Anuttama<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Bella Tharai<\/strong> (85.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres llises\/originals blanques<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Origin Tablet No.9<\/strong> (86.7<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres de sabors<\/h1>
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Barres de xocolata negra amb una infusi\u00f3 o aroma<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: Savorworks Roasters<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – 72% Dark Chocolate – Gin & Tonic<\/strong> (88.0<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres de xocolata negra amb inclusions o trossos<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: Anuttama<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Coconut Crunch<\/strong> (88.7<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: PASCATI, artisan chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Mango Dark<\/strong> (86.3<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Baker’s Artisanal Recipes<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – The Buzzz..ed Bar (dark 60% W\/nibs)<\/strong> (85.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres de xocolata amb llet amb una infusi\u00f3 o aroma<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Origin Tablet No.1<\/strong> (88.3<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Chitra’m Craft Chocolates<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Mango Lassi ( Dark Milk Chocolate )<\/strong> (85.6<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres de xocolata amb llet amb inclusions o trossos<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: Paul And Mike<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Pistachios & Idukki Cardamom Chocolate<\/strong> (87.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Ingredients<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Chai Biscuit<\/strong> (86.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Barres de xocolata blanca amb inclusions o trossos<\/h2>

Gold<\/strong>: Chitra’m Craft Chocolates<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Sugarless Masala Buttermilk ( Chaas )<\/strong> (89.9<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Innovation<\/span><\/p>

Silver<\/strong>: Chitra’m Craft Chocolates<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Pineapple & Mulligatawny (Pepper Rasam)<\/strong> (87.8<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Gastronomic<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Subko Cacao<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – The Flat White Bar<\/strong> (85.9<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Ganaches, palets, bombons i trufes ganache<\/h1>
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Ganaches de xocolata amb llet o trufes<\/h2>

Gold<\/strong>: Paul And Mike<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Masala Chai Bonbon<\/strong> (89.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Ingredients<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Bombons a base de fruits secs, nous recobertes<\/h1>
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Pralin\u00e9 a base de nous \/ gianduja amb xocolata amb llet<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Cashew Praline Clusters<\/strong> (86.0<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Almond Praline Cluster<\/strong> (85.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Dragees de xocolata amb llet, nous senceres recobertes<\/h2>

Gold<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Malted Cacao Bean Dragees<\/strong> (88.9<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Recipe<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Dragees de xocolata blanca, nous senceres recobertes<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: Savorworks Roasters<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – CashewNut Tom Kha Dragee<\/strong> (87.5<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Gastronomic<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Dragees de xocolata amb llet, nous senceres recobertes …<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Double Chocolate Hazelnut Dragees<\/strong> (85.8<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Altres – fruita \/ sucre \/ mantega \/ crema<\/h1>
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Fruita sencera recoberta de xocolata amb llet<\/h2>

Gold<\/strong>: Paul And Mike<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Milk Chocolate Coated Salted Capers<\/strong> (90.9<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Gastronomic<\/span><\/p>

+ Special<\/strong>: Ingredients<\/span><\/p><\/div>

Fruita sencera recoberta de xocolata blanca<\/h2>

Bronze<\/strong>: Manam Chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Toasted Sesame & Yogurt Blueberry Dragee<\/strong> (86.3<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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Cocoa Powder<\/h2>

Silver<\/strong>: PASCATI, artisan chocolate<\/a><\/span><\/em>  (India) – Cacao Powder<\/strong> (88.0<\/span><\/strong>)<\/span> (**)<\/span><\/p>

+ Gold<\/strong>: Organic<\/span><\/p><\/div>

(*)  Declared chocolate maker for private label bars.<\/em><\/p>

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