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KARUNA CHOCOLATE

We are Katya and Armin, South Tyrol’s craft chocolate pioneers.  We are the first in the region to produce organic chocolate directly from the cocoa beans.  We sort, roast and refine selected ultra-premium beans from around the world in order to produce aromatic and puristic chocolate along with a variety of cocoa butter products in small batches.

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ABOUT US

During a stay in South India in 2014, we discovered cacao—and were instantly captivated. Back home, we learned about the American craft‑chocolate movement and realized that chocolate could be made in small batches with simple tools. So we began experimenting ourselves, roasting and refining cacao beans out of pure curiosity.

What started as a hobby quickly grew into a calling. Our fascination for cacao and our love for craftsmanship led us to turn this passion into our profession.

Today, creating fine chocolate is at the heart of what we do. We continue to research, learn, and deepen our understanding of cacao, always striving to craft chocolate that truly stands out.

MAKING FINE CHOCOLATE IS A MATTER OF THE HEART FOR US
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OUR INGREDIENTS / RAW MATERIALS

We use only ethically sourced, organically grown ultra‑premium cacao beans from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Our chocolate is sweetened with fair‑trade organic raw cane sugar from Native, Brazil. The organic cocoa butter we use is pressed from Arriba Nacional cocoa from Ecuador, as well as from Piura and Amazonico-Nativo cocoa from Peru.

For our fruit‑based white chocolates, we rely on de‑oiled almond flour from organically grown almonds, and the fruits themselves are organically grown and freeze‑dried.

Our packaging is fully eco‑friendly: free from plastic and glue, made with certified natural papers, and finished with a compostable inner foil.

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CRAFT CHOCOLATE / BEAN-TO-BAR

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Starting from the raw material, the cocoa bean, the whole process of production is carried out in small production batches. We transform organic ultra-premium fine flavor cocoa beans.

Starting in America, about 25 years ago, the craft chocolate movement has grown significantly as a niche area of confectionery production and offers chocolate lovers high quality, aromatic and mostly puristic chocolate, which is different than the large industrial brands.

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OUR
PRODUCTS

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Gin infused dark chocolate 75%
Chuncho beans from the Urubamba valley, Peru

& Edelschwarz organic Gin

International Chocolate Awards 2021-22: European Silver Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021: Silver Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: cocoa beans*, raw cane sugar*, Edelschwarz organic Gin (20%)*, cocoa butter*
*certified organic

Cocoa min. 75%

Cocoa origin: This fine flavor cocoa is an absolute rarity. It grows in the mountains of the Urubamba valley in the Quillabamba area. There are many over 100 year old trees in that area. According to experts this cocoa might be the forefather of many cocoa varieties. It has a huge range of flavors and aromas. The company Asocasel ferments and dries the beans of local farmers. Original beans have launched this project, is supervising it and export the beans.

We macerate the cocoa nibs with Gin for a couple of days and dehydrate them before making the chocolate in our granite stone refiner.

Tasting notes: Juniper, forest berries, herbs and spices

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2215/529, Fat 44 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 43 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 7g, Fiber 6.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Cocoa from southern Belize – direct trade

International Chocolate Awards 2026: European Silver Award

International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Bronze Award 

International Chocolate Awards 2019: World Bronze Award 

International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic

Cocoa min. 70%

Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. We buy this beans directly from the producer.

Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of caramel, molasses and citrus fruits.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 44.8 g, Sugars 29 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Slow dried cocoa from southern Belize – direct trade

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award 

International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Tasting notes: Malt, dry fruits, caramel, molasses and nuts

Ingredients: cocoa beans*, raw cane sugar*, cocoa butter*,
*certified organic

Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. We buy this bean directly from the producer.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 44.8 g, Sugars 29 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
Kokoa Kamili beans from central Tanzania

International Chocolate Awards 2026: European Bronze Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award 

International Chocolate Awards 2019: Chocolate Taster Gold Award

International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic

Cocoa min. 70%

Cocoa origin: Tanzania, East Africa. This organic fine flavor cocoa grows in the Kilombero valley in the Morogoro region, close to the Udzungwa National parc. The company Kokoa Kamili ferments and dries the cocoa from about 2000 farmers in the area.

Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of red fruits, green apple, a nice acidity and notes of caramel and coffee.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 46 g, Sugars 30 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 70%
GoGround beans & spices – Kerala, India

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Gold Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*
*certified organic

Cococa min. 70%

Cocoa origin: India, Kerala. This organic cocoa is cultivated in the area of Udumbanoor in the Idukki region. The company GoGround beans & spices ferments and dries the cocoa from about 200 farms of the area.

Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of red fruits and spices.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g:Energy (kj/kcal) 2096/501, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 25 g, Carbohydrates 44 g, Sugars 28 g, Proteins8 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Salt 0.02 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 80%
Öko Caribe beans from the Dominican Republic

International Chocolate Awards 2020: European Silver Award

 Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020:  Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue. We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, cocoa butter*
*certified organic

Cococa min. 70%

Cocoa origin: This organic cocoa is grown by 180 farmers in the cocoa growing region of El Cibao, province Duarte. The company Öko caribe ferments and dries the beans in the village Pimentel in San Francísco de Macrois.

Tasting notes: nuts, dry fruits with a light acidity.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2192/524, Fat 43 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 42.6 g, Sugars 19.5 g, Proteins 8g, Fiber 6.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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HAZELNUT AND DARK CASHEW NOUGAT 62%

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021 Silver Award

Flavored dark chocolate with inclusions.

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cashew nuts* (13,5%), Hazelnuts* (13%), Cocoa butter*, Salt                   *certified organic.

Cocoa min 62%

Cocoa origin: Mexico, Sierra Madre del Chiapas. The company Original Beans discovered this ancient cocoa in the South of Mexico. In collaboration with the indigenous tribe of the Zoque they have established a plantation and fermentation facilities.

Tasting notes: intensely nutty, gianduja, roasting flavors.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2371/572, Fat 44 g, Sat. fat 19 g, Carbohydrates 36 g, Sugars 24 g, Proteins 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Salt 0.1 g

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SINGLE ORIGIN DARK CHOCOLATE 100%
Chuncho beans from the Urubamba valley, Peru

International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Silver Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: cocoa beans*
*certified organic

Cococa 100%

Cocoa origin: This fine flavor cocoa is an absolute rarity. It grows in the mountains of the Urubamba valley in the Quillabamba area. There are many over 100 year old trees in that area. According to experts this cocoa might be the forefather of many cocoa varieties. It has a huge range of flavors and aromas. The company Asocasel ferments and dries the beans of local farmers. Original beans have launched this project, is supervising it and export the beans.

Tasting notes: Strong fruit flavors, a nice acidity and low in bitterness.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2497/597, Fat 53 g, Sat. fat 26 g, Carbohydrates 22 g, Sugars 1 g, Proteins 11g, Fiber 10 g, Salt 0.02 g

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COFFEE ARABICA
AND COCOA FROM BELIZE 68%

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award 

International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Gold Award
& Special Award “Ground In”

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw can sugar*, Cocoa butter*, Coffee Arabica4%*

*certified organic

Cococa min. 68%

Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium. The coffee is a blend of different origins and comes with a light roast.

Tasting notes: Espresso, fruits, flowers and caramel with chocolate notes. Long aftertaste.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2083/498, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 44.5 g, Sugars 29.5 g, Proteins 7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Salt 0.02 g

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RASPBERRIES
AND COCOA FROM BELIZE 70%

International Chocolate Awards 2019: European Bronze Award
Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019 : Silver Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter* Freeze dried raspberries 1%*
*certified organic

ocoa min 70%

Cocoa origin: Belize, from the Toledo district in the south. This organic fine flavor cocoa is grown by Mopan Maya farmers, close to the village San Jose` and is fermented and dried by the company Belyzium.

Tasting notes: Fruits, malt and molasses notes. A play between the fruity acidity of the raspberries and the full-bodied aroma of our single origin Belize chocolate.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2177/506, Fat 40 g, Sat. fat 23 g, Carbohydrates 46.5 g, Sugars 33.1 g, Proteins 7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Salt 0.02 g

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STONE PINE & COCOA FROM TANZANIA 70%

Flavored dark chocolate.

International Chocolate Awards 2023: European Silver Award

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2022 : Silver Award 

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2020: Bronze Award

For this bar we use local organic stone pine essential oil from Bergila, Issengo.

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: Cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, Cocoa butter*, stone pine essential oil 0,01%*
*certified organic

Cocoa min. 70%

Cocoa origin: Tanzania, East Africa. This organic fine flavor cocoa grows in the Kilombero valley in the Morogoro region, close to the Udzungwa National parc. The company Kokoa Kamili ferments and dries the cocoa from about 2000 farmers in the area.

Tasting notes: This chocolate has notes of stone pine and resin (think alpine needle tree forest) combined with the fruity flavors of the Tanzania chocolate.

It may contain traces of tree nuts

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2125/508, Fat 41 g, Sat. fat 23.8 g, Carbohydrates 46 g, Sugars 30 g, Proteins 7.4 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Salt 0.02 g

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DARK CHOCOLATE 75% WITH

VOLGGER WHISKY  COCOA NIBS

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2021 Silver Award 

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.  We use certified natural paper.

Ingredients: cocoa beans*, Raw cane sugar*, cocoa nibs*, cocoa butter*, Whisky (3,2%)

Cocoa min. 75%. *from organic certified agriculture

Cocoa origin: This beans are heirloom Nacional Arriba varietal grown in the Machu Chindal reserve forest in Esmeraldas, Ecuador. 18 Farmers from the village Mono Bravo grow, harvest, ferment and dry this rare bean varietal from Ecuador. Quality and export is overseen by Original beans.

Nutritional values per 100g: energy (kj/kcal) 2125/538, fat 42.5 g, saturated fat 24.5 g, carbohydrates 42 g, sugars 25 g, fiber 6.8 g, protein 8g, salt 0.02g

The whisky is distilled by Volgger Genuss in the valley of Ridnaun, South Tyrol. Volgger uses mountain spring water from Ridnaun and locally grown corn and barley.

Allergens: It may contain traces of tree nuts

 

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WHITE RASPBERRIES

Artisanal vegan cocoa butter product with freeze dried fruits.

International Chocolate Awards 2020/21: World Silver 

International Chocolate Awards 2020: European Bronze 

Academy of Chocolate Awards 2019: Bronze Award

Our eco-packaging is free from plastic and glue.

Ingredients: Cocoa butter*, De-oiled almond flour*, Raw cane sugar*, Freeze dried raspberries (11%)*
*certified organic

Tasting notes: Fruity raspberries, almonds, creamy, nice acidity

It contains tree nuts (almonds)

Nutrition facts per 100 g: Energy (kj/kcal) 2376/568, Fat 42 g, Sat. fat 20.4 g, Carbohydrates 33 g, Sugars 25 g, Proteins 14.9 g, Fiber 9.9 g, Salt 0.01 g

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ONLY FROM GOOD COCOA YOU CAN GET GOOD CHOCOLATE
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WE CUSTOMIZE YOUR CHOCOLATE

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LET’S DO IT

We offer customized recipes and labels for your shop, company, hotel, your wedding or any other celebration.

We love the challenge.
Talk to us, we’d be happy to serve you!

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