{"product_id":"cacaosuyo-cuzco-80-gold-winner-intl-choc-awards-70gr-copy","title":"CACAOSUYO CHUNCHO-CUZCO 70%, DARK CHOCOLATE, 70GR","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The best kept secret of the Incas” made at origin in Peru. Cacaosuyo are chocolate geeks’ elite rockstars. Minimally processed chocolate bars express each Peruvian cacao strain’s genetics in crystal clear surround sound. Their unrivaled attention to detail and direct trade practices are key in improving lives of producers and preserving rare varietals that would otherwise be lost to more industrial, “productive” strains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown deep in the jungle, Chuncho beans are some of the finest Peruvian cacao boasting an initial blast of fresh fruit and lingering herbal finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cacao gets its name from the jungle in which it grows deep within, Chunchada. Made with only cacao and sugar, the true taste of this rare cacao is apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we Found Out about this amazing region\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis highly prized cacao grows in the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ehigh jungle valleys of southern \u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F016wzw\"\u003ePeru\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, most notably around the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F05dv76\"\u003eUrubamba Valley (The Sacred Valley of the Incas)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cu class=\"wfWfIf fxyaSe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F02qtcvx\"\u003eLa Convención Province (Quillabamba)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e in the Cusco region, and parts of the \u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwif5aPZy7yXAxVBQzABHR_vAzwQ0fEReggIAggBCBAQBA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003eVRAEM region\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[false,\u0026quot;\u0026quot;,false,{\u0026quot;u\u0026quot;:0},false,{\u0026quot;u\u0026quot;:0},{\u0026quot;u\u0026quot;:0}]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e [\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uncommoncacao.com\/pages\/chuncho\"\u003e1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacaolatitudes.com\/chuncho-a-deep-dive-into-terroir\/\"\u003e2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/specialtyproduce.com\/produce\/Chuncho_Cacao_26292.php\"\u003e3\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ateliersaintecatherine.be\/en\/blog\/chuncho-cocoa\"\u003e4].\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a fascinating part of Peru because it lies where the Andes meet the Amazon. The landscape includes tropical vegetation, river valleys, mountains, and warm, humid growing conditions that support cacao cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=DaLWOe_22\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terroir and High-Altitude Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgWEAA\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgWEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Altitude:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While most commodity cacao grows in flat, lowland tropical monocultures, Chuncho is unique because it thrives at exceptionally high elevations—typically between \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e400 and 1,400 meters above sea level\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgWEAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Climate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Nestled in the cloud forests and valleys leading to Machu Picchu, the trees experience dramatic temperature swings. Nights can drop to around 9°C (48°F), while days heat up to 36°C (97°F).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgWEAw\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe Beans:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Because of the cold nights, the cacao pods produce \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eunusually small beans\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. To protect themselves from the chill, these tiny beans develop an \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eextraordinarily high fat content\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (pure cocoa butter), which makes the final chocolate incredibly smooth and aromatic.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChuncho cacao is associated with \u003cstrong\u003efloral and fruity aromas, gentle acidity, relatively low bitterness, and herbal or nutty notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The exact profile depends on the particular cacao population and how the beans are fermented and dried. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=DaLWOe_3b\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncestral Purity and Genetics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgkEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgkEAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eAncient Roots:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuncho is one of the oldest cultivated cacao genetics in South America. It was originally domesticated and protected by the indigenous \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMachiguenga (Matsigenka) people\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. During the Inca Empire, these beans were so highly valued that they were used as a form of currency.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgkEAc\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGenetic Isolation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the deep valleys of Cusco isolated these trees for centuries, Chuncho remained un-hybridized. While much of Peru has transitioned to high-yielding, bitter hybrid trees (like CCN-51), local smallholder collectives have fought to preserve the genetically pure Chuncho trees. There are dozens of distinct native sub-varieties (cultivars) under the \"Chuncho\" umbrella.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING\u003c\/strong\u003e: coarse texture, fresh fruit, herbal, lightly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRING\u003c\/strong\u003e: barrel aged spirits e.g. whiskey or rum, fortified wines, e.g. sherry or vermouth, dessert wines e.g. madeira or port\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNIT SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 70GR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCACAO ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peru, Cuzco, Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMADE IN PERU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e: organic cacao mass, organic sugar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coffee Flock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67707965079866,"sku":"CAS-10050","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/4418\/5146\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-15at1.52.18PM.png?v=1792086745","url":"https:\/\/coffeeflock.com\/products\/cacaosuyo-cuzco-80-gold-winner-intl-choc-awards-70gr-copy","provider":"Coffee Flock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}