Photo gallery: How Ecuador is falling back in love with chocolate
With Ecuador hailed as the birthplace of chocolate, local producers, chefs and farmers are once again being creative with cacao.
Published 2 Sept 2019, 16:17 BST

Coins of To'ak chocolate that have been ageing in a barrel.
Photograph by Gavin WrenBeef in a To'ak chocolate sauce at Hacienda La Danesa.
Photograph by Gavin WrenWorkers sort cacao beans for size at To'ak.
Photograph by Gavin WrenChunks of To'ak chocolate being aged inside a wooden box.
Photograph by Gavin WrenIn the historic centre of Quito.
Photograph by Gavin WrenCalle La Ronda, a historic street in Quito that's home to numerous chocolate shops.
Photograph by Gavin WrenA chocolate treat from Vegano de Altura in La Floresta, Quito.
Photograph by Gavin WrenA flower seller enjoying hot chocolate with cheese.
Photograph by Gavin WrenSpiced hot chocolate with cheese at Casa Gangotena, Quito.
Photograph by Gavin WrenFarmer Divino at Piedra de Plata with armfuls of Ancient National cacao pods.
Photograph by Gavin WrenDaniel Ampuero with ceviche made with cacao juice.
Photograph by Gavin WrenBasketful of To'ak Ancient Nacional cacao pods collected by farmers at Piedra de Plata.
Photograph by Gavin Wren