What is the cocoa percentage of Chuao 76%?

Chuao 76% contains 76% cocoa (also written 76% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.

Where do the cocoa beans in Chuao 76% come from?

The cocoa beans in Chuao 76% are sourced from Chuao, Aragua, Venezuela.

What are the ingredients in Chuao 76%?

The ingredients listed for Chuao 76% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar.

How big is a single Chuao 76% bar?

A single Chuao 76% bar weighs 40 grams.

What does Chuao 76% taste like?

Chuao 76% lists flavour notes of Acidic and Fruity.

Is Chuao 76% dark chocolate or milk chocolate?

Chuao 76% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.

Does Chuao 76% contain alkalized cocoa?

Chuao 76% is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.

Is Chuao 76% certified organic or fair trade?

Chuao 76% carries the following certifications: Organic and B Corp.

Has Chuao 76% won any awards?

Chuao 76% has been recognised at: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2021.

Where can I buy Chuao 76%?

Chuao 76% is made by Plaq. Plaq sells directly through their website at https://www.plaqchocolat.com, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Chuao 76% in the Chof app.

Chuao 76%, Plaq

Plaq is an artisan bean-to-bar chocolate maker based in Paris, France. The company maintains a transparent approach to production, focusing on the clarity of their raw materials.

The Chuao 76% bar is crafted from beans harvested in the Aragua region of Venezuela. The cacao undergoes a traditional fermentation and sun-drying process managed by the local community in the village square of Chuao. At the Parisian workshop, Plaq uses a melanger to refine the beans and cane sugar into a finished bar, yielding a clean composition that highlights the inherent characteristics of the Venezuelan cacao.

This production methods and quality standards are reflected in the brand's certifications, including Organic and B Corp statuses. The bar received a Silver award from the Academy of Chocolate in 2021.