Venezuela – Chuao

Chuao cacao grows in a small village founded in 1660, in the northern coastal mountain range, surrounded by dense rainforests. The exclusive beans are dried in the sun in front of the village’s church “Plaza de Secado”. Silva Cacao is the proud distributor of the exceptional Chuao cacao in Europe. Chuao cacao has an appelation and is IP protected. The real Chuao cacao comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Location

• Region: village of Chuao, Aragua, Venezuela
• Producers: 200 workers in cacao in a village of 3,000 inhabitants.

Quality

• Variety: mix of 25 Criollo & Trinitario varieties
• Flavour Identity: yellow fruits, agrum, dried fruits
• Fermentation: centrally, 6 to 7 days in wooden boxes
• Harvest: June- August; October – December

Supply Chain

100% traceable supply chain from 1 single source.

People

Community owned and managed cacao cooperative.

Forest & Nature

Conservation of forests and biodiversity.

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