Domori Criollo Chuao Dark 75% Couverture Drops 1kg (Venezuela Origin)
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Domori Criollo Chuao 75% – Single-Estate Venezuelan Dark Chocolate
Domori Criollo Chuao 75% is a single-estate dark chocolate couverture made from rare Criollo cacao grown in the renowned Chuao region of Venezuela. Supplied in practical drop format, this 75% dark chocolate delivers defined flavour complexity with a refined structure suited to professional pastry and chocolate work.
The Character of Chuao
Chuao is recognised among fine flavour cacao regions for its distinctive aromatic profile. This couverture expresses notes of hazelnut, dulce de leche, lucuma and mamey, supported by a light acidity that keeps the chocolate balanced rather than overpowering.
The result is a dark chocolate with depth, clarity and elegance — not just intensity.
Made from Rare Criollo Cacao
Criollo is one of the original cacao varieties and is far less common than bulk cacao types. It is valued for its smooth texture and nuanced flavour development.
In this 75% couverture, the cocoa intensity is structured but rounded, allowing the origin to remain identifiable in finished applications.
Designed for Professional Chocolate Work
The drop format allows accurate scaling and controlled melting, making it suitable for:
• Enrobing and moulding
• High-percentage ganache
• Premium praline centres
• Fine pastry components
• Chocolate-forward desserts
If you’re looking for a recognisable single-estate dark chocolate with defined flavour identity, Criollo Chuao 75% offers a clear step above standard blended couverture.
Product Approximate Weight:
1kg
Product Approximate Dimensions:
230mm x 210mm x 90mm
Storage Instructions:
The product should be kept in a fresh, dry, odourless place at a temperature between 14 and 20°C.
Shelf Life From Production:
30 Months
Please Note: Remaining shelf life of actual product received will vary.
Primary Packaging:
Bag - Film PET/ALU/PE
Ingredients:
Cocoa Paste (Theobroma - Venezuela), Cane Sugar, SOYA Lecithin. May contain MILK.
Allergens in BOLD & CAPS.
Dairy Free: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Halal Suitable: Yes
Halal Certified: No
Kosher Suitable: Yes
Kosher Certified: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
While we strive to provide accurate product information on our website, manufacturers may occasionally change their ingredient lists or packaging. The information on our website is for reference purposes only. We recommend not solely relying on this information. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using.
1kg
Product Approximate Dimensions:
230mm x 210mm x 90mm
Storage Instructions:
The product should be kept in a fresh, dry, odourless place at a temperature between 14 and 20°C.
Shelf Life From Production:
30 Months
Please Note: Remaining shelf life of actual product received will vary.
Primary Packaging:
Bag - Film PET/ALU/PE
Ingredients:
Cocoa Paste (Theobroma - Venezuela), Cane Sugar, SOYA Lecithin. May contain MILK.
Allergens in BOLD & CAPS.
Dairy Free: No
Gluten Free: Yes
Halal Suitable: Yes
Halal Certified: No
Kosher Suitable: Yes
Kosher Certified: Yes
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes
While we strive to provide accurate product information on our website, manufacturers may occasionally change their ingredient lists or packaging. The information on our website is for reference purposes only. We recommend not solely relying on this information. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions before using.
Q: Is this product suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes, Domori Criollo Chuao 75% is suitable for vegetarians.
Q: Is this product vegan-friendly?
A: Yes, the ingredients are plant-based; however, it contains soya lecithin and may contain traces of milk due to the manufacturing environment.
Q: What makes Chuao cacao special?
A: Chuao is a recognised cacao-growing region in Venezuela known for producing fine flavour Criollo cacao with distinctive aromatic notes. This allows the chocolate to express defined nut and tropical fruit characteristics.
Q: What does single-estate mean for this chocolate?
A: Single-estate means the cacao is sourced from a defined growing area rather than blended from multiple regions, allowing the flavour profile to remain consistent and identifiable.
Q: How do I use this couverture?
A: Melt and temper according to standard dark chocolate procedures. The drop format allows accurate scaling and controlled melting.
Q: What is Criollo cacao?
A: Criollo is one of the original cacao varieties, known for producing fine flavour chocolate with distinctive aromatic complexity. It is less common than bulk cacao types and is valued for its smooth character and nuanced flavour profile.
A: Yes, Domori Criollo Chuao 75% is suitable for vegetarians.
Q: Is this product vegan-friendly?
A: Yes, the ingredients are plant-based; however, it contains soya lecithin and may contain traces of milk due to the manufacturing environment.
Q: What makes Chuao cacao special?
A: Chuao is a recognised cacao-growing region in Venezuela known for producing fine flavour Criollo cacao with distinctive aromatic notes. This allows the chocolate to express defined nut and tropical fruit characteristics.
Q: What does single-estate mean for this chocolate?
A: Single-estate means the cacao is sourced from a defined growing area rather than blended from multiple regions, allowing the flavour profile to remain consistent and identifiable.
Q: How do I use this couverture?
A: Melt and temper according to standard dark chocolate procedures. The drop format allows accurate scaling and controlled melting.
Q: What is Criollo cacao?
A: Criollo is one of the original cacao varieties, known for producing fine flavour chocolate with distinctive aromatic complexity. It is less common than bulk cacao types and is valued for its smooth character and nuanced flavour profile.
1 Review
Excellent Product
by John Test| 14/4/2026 4:20 PM
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