A 76% dark chocolate bar from Parisian maker Plaq, featuring cacao sourced from the renowned Chuao region in Venezuela.
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.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 76% |
| Origin | Chuao, Aragua, Venezuela |
| Weight | 40g |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Maker | Plaq (France) |
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cocoa beans, cane sugar
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Chuao 76% contains 76% cocoa (also written 76% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Chuao 76% are sourced from Chuao, Aragua, Venezuela.
The ingredients listed for Chuao 76% are: cocoa beans, cane sugar.
A single Chuao 76% bar weighs 40 grams.
Chuao 76% lists flavour notes of Acidic and Fruity.
Chuao 76% is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Chuao 76% carries the following certifications: Organic and B Corp.
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.
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