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An award-winning 80% dark bar by Chokaico, featuring rare native Peruvian cacao beans crafted through traditional stone grinding for an intense experience.
The VRAE Co-op 80% is a signature creation from Chokaico, a dedicated producer committed to the art of bean-to-bar craftsmanship. Based on a deep reverence for the land, their process begins in the lush Central South Jungle of Peru. By focusing on specific, high-quality harvests, the maker maintains a direct connection to the complexity of the landscape, ensuring that the essence of the terroir is preserved from the moment of harvest until the final tempering.
This 80% cacao bar is a testament to the power of stone grinding. Unlike high-speed industrial refining, this method preserves the rustic character and distinct flavor notes inherent in the cacao. The blend is a sophisticated assembly of native VRAE, native Chuncho, Criollo, and Trinitario beans, sweetened only with a touch of cane sugar and bolstered by added cacao butter. On the palate, this results in a deep, textured profile that earned Silver recognition at both the International Chocolate Awards Americas and World Final.
Chokaico operates with a philosophy that honors the diversity of heirloom cacao genetics. By working with specific regional co-ops, the maker highlights the genetic nuances of rare varieties like the Chuncho and VRAE. This approach to ingredient transparency and slow, thoughtful processing allows the bar to showcase a bold, authentic expression of Peruvian chocolate that appeals to those who seek depth and historical integrity in every bite.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 80% |
| Origin | Central South Jungle, Peru |
| Bean Variety | Criollos and Trinitarios |
| Weight | 50g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Chokaico (United States) |
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native vraes, native chunchos, with criollos and trinitarios cacao beans, cane sugar and cacao butter
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VRAE Co-op 80% contains 80% cocoa, classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in VRAE Co-op 80% are sourced from Central South Jungle, Peru.
VRAE Co-op 80% is made with Criollos and Trinitarios cocoa beans, a variety prized in single-origin chocolate for its distinctive aromatic profile.
A single VRAE Co-op 80% bar weighs 50 grams.
VRAE Co-op 80% carries the following certification: Fair Trade.
VRAE Co-op 80% has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Americas Silver 2021-22 and International Chocolate Awards World Final Silver 2021-22.
VRAE Co-op 80% is made by Chokaico. Chokaico sells directly through their website at https://chokaico.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan VRAE Co-op 80% in the Chof app.
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