{"product_id":"chuao-venezuela","title":"Venezuela CHUAO 72% Blended Roast Chocolate - LIMITED","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Rare \u0026amp; Exquisite Dark Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChuao cacao is among the most revered in the world, celebrated for its purity and rich, complex flavor. Nestled in the northern coastal mountains of Venezuela, the village of Chuao has cultivated its prized cacao for generations, using traditional methods of fermentation and sun-drying in historic courtyards. Chocolate enthusiasts covet its clean, nuanced flavor—a true expression of terroir and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Fresco Chocolate, we were honored to receive a small shipment of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Chuao cacao from the 2020 harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a rare opportunity to work with such exceptional beans. We spent time carefully crafting a chocolate that does justice to this cacao’s heritage, experimenting with roast levels, conche profiles, and cacao percentages. After extensive testing, we found that a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblended roast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—combining light and medium-roasted Chuao chocolate—created an intricate balance of flavors. To further enhance depth and intensity, we incorporated a small amount of dark-roasted Chuao chocolate, much like adding a finishing touch of seasoning to a fine dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenezuela Chuao 72%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblended roast, subtle conche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artisan dark chocolate that showcases the full complexity of this legendary cacao. Bright fruit notes harmonize with deeper, roasted undertones, delivering a refined, layered experience that lingers on the palate. We hope our interpretation of this coveted origin \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\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 href=\"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/blogs\/news\/chuao-venezuela-s-legendary-cocoa-village\" title=\"Chuao blog post\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Light Roast, Subtle Conche","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40871303151772,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0463\/3285\/files\/Chuao72.jpg?v=1741713202","url":"https:\/\/frescochocolate.mom\/products\/chuao-venezuela","provider":"FRESCO CHOCOLATE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}