Distinctive ingredients for the world's finest chocolates

Research is the foundation of our culture and continuous improvement.

Unique cacao profiles tailor-made for and with our strategic partners.

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Quality with 100 years in the making

Since 1905, Rizek Cacao has been known for its passion in cacao production. Our farms, located in the heart of the Dominican Republic, are distinguished by the excellence of their genetic material and the extraordinary post-harvest treatment.

Rizek Cacao is ideologically and pragmatically committed to the protection of the forests of the Dominican Republic and environmental balance as a whole.

Passion for craft cacao

Serious Research and Development

Precisely targeted, scientifically grounded fermentation and drying that bring out a palette of nuanced flavors and aromas.Unique facilities conceived by Rizek Cacao to produce the best, distinctive cacao, from wet beans.The first fully-integrated post-harvest cacao processing center.

A combination of varieties

One country representing a variety of cacao profiles.Exclusive methods and equipment for fermentation and drying, microbiological controls, highly qualified professionals and censorial panels.

Direct Trade

We work with more than 6,000 cacao farmers and their communities, who are affiliated to the FUPAROCA Foundation, providing technical assistance and supporting development programs to improve the communities’ quality of life, preservation of natural resources and protection of biodiversity.

Flavors a la Carte

We offer a selection of highly distinctive beans along with the unique capacity to tailor-make cacao bean recipes for and with our clients.
Individual flavors that can be as far apart from each other as a Sauternes from a Médoc.

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Serious Research and Development

Precisely targeted, scientifically grounded fermentation and drying that bring out a palette of nuanced flavors and aromas.Unique facilities conceived by Rizek Cacao to produce the best, distinctive cacao, from wet beans.The first fully-integrated post-harvest cacao processing center.

Learn more watching this video
A combination of varieties

One country representing a variety of cacao profiles.Exclusive methods and equipment for fermentation and drying, microbiological controls, highly qualified professionals and censorial panels.

Learn more watching this video
Direct Trade

We work with more than 6,000 cacao farmers and their communities, who are affiliated to the FUPAROCA Foundation, providing technical assistance and supporting development programs to improve the communities’ quality of life, preservation of natural resources and protection of biodiversity.

Learn more watching this video
Flavors a la Carte

We offer a selection of highly distinctive beans along with the unique capacity to tailor-make cacao bean recipes for and with our clients.
Individual flavors that can be as far apart from each other as a Sauternes from a Médoc.

Learn more watching this video

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