{"product_id":"chuao-82-light-roast","title":"Venezuela CHUAO 82% Light Roast Chocolate - LIMITED","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bold \u0026amp; Pure Dark Chocolate Experience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuao cacao is among the most sought-after in the world, renowned for its pristine flavor 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 honored to receive a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmall shipment of authentic Chuao cacao from the 2020 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epure, unfiltered flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrème fraîche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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 flavor profile the spotlight it deserves. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epinch of added cocoa butter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances the melt, dispersing the chocolate’s deep, nuanced flavors 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 flavors from roasting, refining the chocolate to its ultimate expression. The result is a dark chocolate bar that is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eelegant, intense, and deeply satisfying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. We hope our interpretation of this legendary cacao \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexceeds your expectations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients: \u003c\/strong\u003eChuao Cocoa Beans, Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa Butter\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eNut Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Soy Free \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover more about this legendary cocoa origin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chuao blog post\" href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/blogs\/news\/chuao-venezuela-s-legendary-cocoa-village\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Roast, Subtle Conche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41762448834716,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/3285\/files\/Chuao82.jpg?v=1741713201","url":"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/chuao-82-light-roast","provider":"FRESCO CHOCOLATE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}