Askinosie Chocolate
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Askinosie Chocolate has been manufacturing products in Springfield, MO since 2007. We carry 2 verified American-made Askinosie Chocolate products.
Springfield's Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Pioneer
Shawn Askinosie was a criminal defense attorney in Springfield, Missouri when he discovered bean-to-bar chocolate in the mid-2000s and decided to learn the craft from scratch. He traveled to cacao-growing regions, learned roasting and conching, and converted his Springfield building into a chocolate factory. Askinosie Chocolate launched in 2007 and became one of the first American craft chocolate makers to work directly with cacao farmers.
The Springfield facility is where cacao beans are received, roasted, winnowed, refined, conched, and tempered into finished chocolate bars. Every step happens in-house, which is what 'bean-to-bar' means in practice: full control over quality from the raw ingredient through the finished product. Askinosie's direct-trade model means he pays farmers significantly above commodity prices — a practice he's maintained since founding.
Single Origin, Direct Trade
Askinosie sources cacao from Tanzania, the Philippines, Ecuador, and a few other origins, maintaining long-term direct relationships with specific farming cooperatives. Each origin produces a chocolate with distinct flavor characteristics — Tanzania's cacao tends toward fruity and acidic notes, the Philippines' toward earthy and spice notes. Single-origin production makes these differences visible in the finished bar rather than blending them away.
The chocolate bars are made in small batches, allowing Askinosie to adjust roasting and conching times to match each origin's flavor profile. For buyers who want bean-to-bar American craft chocolate with documented origin sourcing, Askinosie is a foundational brand in the category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Askinosie Chocolate made in the USA?
Yes. Askinosie Chocolate manufactures 2 verified products in Springfield, MO. Askinosie Chocolate is a bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker in Springfield, Missouri, founded in 2007 by attorney-turned-chocolatier Shawn Askinosie, who sources cacao directly from small farmers and makes chocolate in the same building as his law office used to be.
Where is Askinosie Chocolate manufactured?
Askinosie Chocolate is headquartered in Springfield, MO. Manufacturing takes place in Springfield, MO.
What Askinosie Chocolate products can I buy?
We carry 2 verified Askinosie Chocolate products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Askinosie Chocolate founded?
Askinosie Chocolate was founded in 2007. Askinosie Chocolate is a bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker in Springfield, Missouri, founded in 2007 by attorney-turned-chocolatier Shawn Askinosie, who sources cacao directly from small farmers and makes chocolate in the same building as his law office used to be.