Weight: 50 grams
Cocoa Bean Origin: Chuao, Venezuela
Notes: Chuao cacao is among the most sought-after in the world, renowned for its pristine flavour and rich complexity. Grown in the secluded northern coastal mountains of Venezuela, Chuao cacao is carefully fermented and sun-dried in the village’s historic courtyards—an artisanal tradition that has been preserved for generations. Chocolate enthusiasts cherish its unmistakable purity, making it a true gem in the world of fine chocolate.
Fresco Chocolate was honoured to receive a small shipment of authentic Chuao cacao from the 2020 harvest, allowing us to craft an artisan dark chocolate bar that celebrates this rare origin. Our Venezuela Chuao 82% is a carefully refined interpretation of Chuao’s most pure, unfiltered flavours.
To showcase its complexity, we use a light roast, allowing delicate, slightly fruity notes reminiscent of crème fraîche to emerge. Days of stone grinding create a smooth, silky texture, while a touch of natural cane sugar balances any bitterness—giving Chuao’s signature flavour profile the spotlight it deserves. A pinch of added cocoa butter enhances the melt, dispersing the chocolate’s deep, nuanced flavours across the palate.
Finally, a conching process—applying heat and aeration—removes any lingering unwanted flavours from roasting, refining the chocolate to its ultimate expression. The result is a dark chocolate bar that is elegant, intense, and deeply satisfying. We hope our interpretation of this legendary cacao exceeds your expectations.
Ingredients: cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter
(nut free, dairy free, gluten free, soy free)