NORTHERN MINDANAO – Let’s face it! Nothing beats the classic feeling of being happy with a simple taste of cacao—whether it’s taking a bite of local chocolate or drinking hot cacao. Here are five local cacao products from Region 10 that you can try!

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BKDN Chocolates 

Who can ever say no to the classic chocolate cake? The BKDN Chocolates from Malaybalay, Bukidnon is a chocolate shop offering tablea cakes and classic chocolate pieces in different types such as dark chocolate, semi-sweet dark chocolate, milk chocolate, chocolate with cacao nibs, and chocolate with almonds. 

Visit Facebook Page | BKDN Chocolates 

Contact 0967 188 1979

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Sabroso Chocolate Manufacturing

Enjoy a warm cup of hot chocolate. The Camiguin’s finest chocolate, Sabroso Chocolate Manufacturing offers 100% pure cacao, no additives, all natural, and organic! They also offer tablea, cacao powder, cocoa powder, Sabroso Nibs, SaBroso Butter, and a gift pack. 

Facebook Page | Sabroso Tsokolate 

Shopee | shp.ee/k6jsu2n

Lazada | s.lazada.com.ph/s.TkPps

Website | sabrosotsokolate.p

Contact 0926 071 8672 

La Trinidad de Cacao 

Another hot chocolate lover? La Trinidad de Cacao offers unsweetened tablea, perfect for relaxing mornings. Try the organic and pure cacao tablea! 

Facebook Page | La Trinidad de Cacao 

Contact 0967 647 3395

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Heritage Town Chocolate

Taste the rich heritage with delectable chocolates from Jimenez Growers Association from the province of Misamis Occidental. They offer chocolate bars, pure cacao chocolate drink, and tablea. Don’t miss out to try the pure cacao sweets from Jimenez Growers Association!

Facebook Page | Jimenez Cacao Growers Association 

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Tsoko Co 

For instant comfort, just add chocolate. Tsoko Co offers various products. They have chocolate bars in different types, tablea, and even other products such as vanilla and strawberry bites!      

Facebook Page | Tsoko Co

Instagram | tsoko.co

Email | amn.naturesblessing@gmail.com 

Contact 0917 590 0241

Money might not buy happiness, but it does buy chocolate. And that’s pretty much the same thing. Next time, when you’re in the mood for some chocolates, grab a bite from the local cacao products. ♦

Date of Release: 7 March 2024