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A 74% dark chocolate bar from French maker Shouka, crafted with Venezuelan Criollo cacao beans from the Aragua region.
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A 74% dark chocolate bar from French maker Shouka, crafted with Venezuelan Criollo cacao beans from the Aragua region.
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Shouka operates as a bean-to-bar maker based in France, maintaining boutiques in Chamonix, Lyon, and Annecy. The workshop distinguishes itself as a high-altitude roaster, focusing on small-batch production that emphasizes control over the transformation of cacao from raw bean to finished bar.
The Chuao Grand Cru is a 74% dark chocolate bar featuring the rare Criollo bean variety. Sourced from the Aragua region of Venezuela, these beans are processed using only two ingredients, cocoa beans and cane sugar. This minimalist approach allows the inherent characteristics of the Venezuelan cacao to remain the focal point of the tasting experience.
The commitment to high-altitude roasting and precise production methods has earned this specific bar recognition within the industry. The Chuao Grand Cru was awarded a Bronze medal at the 2025 International Chocolate Awards, reflecting the technical rigor applied by the maker during the manufacturing process.
| Type | Dark |
| Cocoa Content | 74% |
| Origin | Aragua, Venezuela |
| Bean Variety | Criollo |
| Weight | 80g |
| Process | Non-alkalized |
| Sweetener | Sugar |
| Harvest | 2023 |
| Maker | Shouka (France) |
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Chuao Grand Cru contains 74% cocoa (also written 74% cacao), classified as dark chocolate.
The cocoa beans in Chuao Grand Cru are sourced from Aragua, Venezuela.
Chuao Grand Cru is made with Criollo cocoa beans, according to the information published for this bar.
The ingredients listed for Chuao Grand Cru are: cocoa beans, cane sugar.
A single Chuao Grand Cru bar weighs 80 grams.
Chuao Grand Cru is classified on Chof as dark chocolate.
Chuao Grand Cru is not marked as containing alkalized cocoa on Chof.
Chuao Grand Cru has been recognised at: International Chocolate Awards Bronze 2025.
Chuao Grand Cru is made by Shouka. Shouka sells directly through their website at https://shouka-chamonix.fr, and specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings, scan Chuao Grand Cru in the Chof app.
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