{"product_id":"fresco-chuao-venezuela-82-dark-chocolate","title":"Fresco Chuao Venezuela 82% Dark Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocoa Bean Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuao, Venezuela\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuao 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresco Chocolate was honoured to receive a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003esmall shipment of authentic Chuao cacao from the 2020 harvest\u003cspan\u003e, allowing us to craft an artisan dark chocolate bar that celebrates this rare origin. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eVenezuela Chuao 82%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a carefully refined interpretation of Chuao’s most\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003epure, unfiltered flavours\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo showcase its complexity, we use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elight roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing delicate, slightly fruity notes reminiscent of \u003c\/span\u003ecrème fraîche\u003cspan\u003e 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 \u003c\/span\u003epinch of added cocoa butter\u003cspan\u003e enhances the melt, dispersing the chocolate’s deep, nuanced flavours across the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, 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 \u003c\/span\u003eelegant, intense, and deeply satisfying\u003cspan\u003e. We hope our interpretation of this legendary cacao exceeds your expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e cocoa beans, cane sugar, cocoa butter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(nut free, dairy free, gluten free, soy free)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chocolate Collective Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68303203041465,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/4079\/2173\/files\/chuao82-clean-234x422-fb3967eb.png?v=1794363536","url":"https:\/\/chocolatecollective.ca\/products\/fresco-chuao-venezuela-82-dark-chocolate","provider":"Chocolate Collective Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}