What is Chocolate?
Chocolate or cocoa is a food made from roasted and ground cacao seed kernels that is available as a liquid, solid, or paste, either on its own or as a flavouring agent in other foods.
Top Chocolate Brands In South Africa
Below are some of the Top Chocolate Brands.
NOVA CHOCOLATE
Nova Chocolate is a boutique chocolatier located in Benoni, committed to using only the finest, ethically-sourced ingredients to produce exceptional, artisanal, delicious and sustainable chocolate.
One of the key aspects that sets Nova Chocolate apart from other chocolatiers is its unique and innovative approach to flavour. They offer a wide range of flavours, including classic combinations like milk and dark chocolate, as well as more unusual flavours like rose geranium, African vanilla, and smoked chilli. Their range of chocolate products includes bars, truffles, chocolate-coated nuts, fruits and coffee beans.
JACK RABBIT CHOCOLATE STUDIO
Located in Joburg’s sibling city, Pretoria, Jack Rabbit Chocolate offers beautifully crafted chocolates and a carefully curated selection of chocolate products.
A favourite among the Jack Rabbit Chocolate Studio classics is the delicious Ice Cream Social hosted every Saturday from 11 am to 2 pm. However, they have a vast range of other products such as hot chocolate mix, chocolate-covered coffee beans, and a selection of teas and coffees.
BEYERS CHOCOLATES
This local chocolate brand is one of the leading chocolate companies in South Africa, known for its high-quality products and innovative flavour combinations.
AFRIKOA
Afrikoa is a Great Taste award-winning company that prides itself in growing and producing its chocolate on home soil.
What is the most popular chocolate in SA?
Lunch Bar was the top-selling chocolate in South Africa in 2017 – for the tenth year in a row. “Its nut and wafer are unique to the South African market,” Jacobs says. “There’s simply nothing like it.”