BeAuro Chocolate is a Filipino bean‑to‑bar (or tree‑to‑bar) chocolatier founded in Davao in 2015, co-founded by Mark Ocampo and Kelly Go. They were inspired on a trip abroad to showcase the potential of Philippine cacao and decided to build a brand rooted entirely in the country’s chocolate heritage. Their name reflects this mission: “Au” (the chemical symbol for gold) and “oro” (Spanish/Filipino for gold), symbolizing the preciousness of both fine cacao and community advancement.

Auro champions sustainable direct trade, purchasing beans at premium prices to support farmers. They offer training in organic agriculture and farm business skills, while operating a modern production facility in Laguna modeled for transparency and quality control from bean to bar. The brand is internationally recognized and has expanded into cafés and boutiques across the Philippines and abroad.

Signature Bars & Tasting Range

• 42% Milk Chocolate - A velvety, refined milk bar—less sweet than typical 42% blends. Its honeyed sweetness contrasts beautifully with roasted‑walnut richness, tamarind tang, and a subtle peppercorn finish.
  
• 55% Dark Chocolate - A smooth, approachable dark bar with notes of burnt sugar and caramel—slightly sweet yet deeper than milk chocolates. Gentle fruitiness begins to emerge alongside a comforting cocoa backbone.
  
• 64% Dark Chocolate - A balanced bar with richer cocoa intensity, often featuring a snappy texture and clean melt—classic and crowd-pleasing.
  
• 77% Dark Chocolate - Bold and espresso‑like, it opens with sharp bitterness that yields to tropical acidity (think ripe guava), finishing with mellow toffee sweetness. Not for beginners, but rewarding for flavor adventurers.
  
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   (e.g. Saloy 70%, Paquibato 70%, Mana 85%, Saloy 100%) These highlight pure Filipino micro‑terroirs, often labeled as “Reserve.” Each showcases unique flavor profiles—from fruity to herbal—with full bean-to-bar traceability.
  
• Single Estate Reserve Bars - Auro’s innovative flavor collaborations include limited‑edition versions combining chocolate with Filipino ingredients (e.g. calamansi, ube, or rum) and seasonal treats like filled bars and discovery kits.
• Specialty & Collaboration Editions - Auro’s innovative flavor collaborations include limited‑edition versions combining chocolate with Filipino ingredients (e.g. calamansi, ube, or rum) and seasonal treats like filled bars and discovery kits.
  

Reputation & Highlights
Internationally awarded and media‑featured, Auro is celebrated as a champion of Philippine cacao. In reviewer rankings, the 64% dark hits the right balance of sweetness and bitterness, while the milk bar is cited as one of the most refined versions in its class . They’re recognized for bringing innovation, social impact, and superior taste quality in every bar.

Why It Matters
Auro is more than chocolate—it’s community empowerment, ecological stewardship, and Filipino identity in bar form. With deep farmer partnerships, educational initiatives, and world-class flavor, Auro represents a meaningful, high‑quality expression of the Philippines’ cacao potential. Whether you're after smooth and creamy, deep and robust, or region-specific rarity, their range delivers taste and purpose in every bite.