The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce the 2023 award winners for the title
BEST CHOCOLATIERS AND CONFECTIONERS IN AMERICA
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America*** are based on the combined total number of Gold and Silver Awards and plus 4.5/4.0/3.5 star ratings received by each entrant in the previous year's TasteTV Chocolate Salons in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Sacramento, and Fall (SF), as well as in the standalone International Chocolate Salon Award Competitions for Best Caramels, Best Toffees, Top Chocolate Bars, Truffles, White Chocolate, Best Hot Cocoa and Drinking Chocolate, Vegan Chocolates, Spicy Chocolates, Best Sugar-Free Chocolates, Best Ruby Chocolates, and other competitions.
This year’s SIX STAR GRAND MASTERS are:
Delysia Chocolatier
Michael's Chocolates
Codinha Chocolate
Panache Chocolatier
CocoTutti Chocolates
Amano Artisan Chocolate
See the MASTER CHOCOLATIER, SUPERIOR CHOCOLATIER, and EXCEPTIONAL CHOCOLATIER Honorees here.
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9th Annual Hot Chocolate Awards
We are proud to present the results of the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 9th Annual HOT CHOCOLATE AWARDS are based on the combined taotal number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, product label stickers, and logo award merchandise.
5.0 STARS
4.5 STARS
4.0 STARS
3.5 STARS
3.0 STARS
BEST TEXTURE
5.0 STARS
4.5 STARS
Delysia Chocolatier Golden Dark Drinking Chocolate
4.0 STARS
Panache Chocolatier Peppermint Cocoa
Delysia Chocolatier Eggnog Drinking Chocolate
Delysia Chocolatier Cayenne Drinking Chocolate
Panache Chocolatier Cafe Espresso Cocoa
3.5 STARS
Moco Classic Hot Chocolate
Moco Mexican Hot Chocolate
Aldi exclusive Winternacht Hot Cocoa Melting Chocolate Snowman
3.0 STARS
Moco Peppermint Hot...
We are proud to present the results of the 2nd Annual Sugar Free Chocolate AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the SUGAR FREE AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Taste
4.5 STARS
Codinha Chocolate Sugar-Free Fruit and Nut Bar
Rayluca Chocolate Glazed Orange
Dusso Chocolate DUSSO CHOCOLATE Date Pralines
4 STARS
GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL DARK CHOCOLATE 85% SUGAR FREE
Sana Dark chocolate bar Classic
Sana White chocolate bar Classic
The Good Chocolate Salted Almond Zero Sugar Chocolate
3.5 STARS
GRUPO CIMA DORADA SRL CHOCOPUNTO BY MABEL MILK CHOCOLATE 50% SUGAR...
We are proud to present the results of the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 CARAMEL AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
Best Caramel Exterior Design
GOLD
Kokak Chocolates Tropical Caramel Chocolate Truffle Collection
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Deconstructed Sweets: Cheesecake, Toffee, Spiced Muffin, Spiced Dulce de Leche
BRONZE
Sonoma Chocolatiers Tea Time Caramel/truffle
HONORABLE MENTION
CocoTutti Chocolates Chocolate Blood Orange Caramel
Delysia Chocolatier Cookie Dough Chocolate Truffles
Dolce Lusso Confections Honey & Cardamom Caramel
Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Panache Chocolatier Lavender Bourbon Caramel
CocoTutti Chocolates Cappuccino Espresso Hazelnut Caramel
SILVER
Kokak Chocolates...
THE BEST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY
Chocolate Truffle Artistry Awards:
We are proud to present the results of the Annual CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the TRUFFLE ARTISTRY AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
GOLD MEDAL TRUFFLE ARTISTRY
Baetz Chocolates Kaleidoscope
Panache Chocolatier Oz Collection
Justin Vineyard and Winery Assorted Chocolate Truffle Box
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Honeysuckle Berry Rose, Lavender Sage, Black Pepper Pistachio.
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Passion Fruit, Strawberry Basil, Sea Salt Caramel, Cabernet Dark Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline.
SILVER MEDAL
Delysia LLC Friendsgiving
Panache Chocolatier Fall Harvest Collection
CREATOR DESCRIPTION
Truffle: Apple Pie, Sweet...
The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2022 Best Caramels and Truffle Artistry Awards.
Registration deadlines are:
TOP CARAMELS
Annual Caramel
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 14, 2022
Product Submission Deadline:
November 4, 2022
: REGISTER HERE
TOP TRUFFLES
Annual Truffle Artistry
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
October 14, 2022
Product Submission Deadline:
November 4, 2022
: REGISTER HERE
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The International Chocolate Salon is pleased to announce that Entry Registration is now open for 2022 Best Sugar-Free Chocolate, and Drinking Chocolate.
Registration deadlines are:
BEST SUGAR-FREE
2nd Annual Sugar Free
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 18, 2022
Product Submission Deadline:
December 2, 2022
: REGISTER HERE
: DETAILS HERE: This competition is for chocolates made completely sugar free. They can include sugar substitutes, or have no sugar at all.
BEST HOT COCOA & DRINKING CHOCOLATE
Annual Hot Chocolate
Chocolate Salon Competition
Registration Deadline:
November 18, 2022
Product Submission Deadline:
December 2, 2022
: REGISTER HERE
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We are proud to present the results of the 2022 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS Competition.
The International Chocolate Salon Awards for the 2022 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARDS are based on the combined total number of votes received by each entrant from the Judging Panel.
The Judging Panel consists of National and Regional Magazines, Newspaper and Blog Editors, plus Topic Experts, Local Chefs and Food Gurus.
The award winners below have the honor of being able to display and use the Official Award Winner title and award logos, as well as use items (such as the Award Winner lapel pin), as well as use Custom Award Certificates, and logo award merchandise.
2022 CHOCOLATE BAR AWARD RESULTS
Best Ingredient Combinations
GOLD
Codinha Chocolate LLC OMG Bar
SILVER
Kokak Chocolates Nuts About Cherries Dark Chocolate Bar
BRONZE
Coco Jolie Hazelnut Latte Bar
Panache Chocolatier Spiced Caramel Peanut Bar
Ratza Chocolate Pina Colada
Coco Jolie Mojito Bar
Codinha Chocolate LLC Tiger Bar
HONORABLE MENTION
Beth's Chocolate Salt 'n' Pepper Bar
Best Taste
GOLD
Codinha Chocolate LLC OMG Bar
SILVER
Delysia Chocolatier Caffeinated brown butter toffee bark
BRONZE
Kokak Chocolates Nuts...
