Chocolates El Rey
Carenero Superior Icoa White Chocolate, 34% Cacao
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Carenero Superior Icoa White Chocolate, 34% Cacao is a white chocolate produced by Chocolates El Rey using non-deodorized cocoa butter made from Venezuelan Carenero Superior cacao. Unlike conventional white chocolate, whose cocoa butter is often heavily deodorized, this product retains more of the natural aromatic compounds of the cacao, resulting in a richer and more complex flavor profile. With a cocoa content of 34%, it contains a higher proportion of cocoa butter than many standard white chocolates, contributing to its smooth texture and pronounced buttery character. The chocolate is distinguished by balanced sweetness, a creamy mouthfeel, and delicate notes of caramel, toasted nuts, and vanilla. Its high cocoa butter content also provides excellent melting properties, making it suitable for confectionery, pastry, molded chocolates, ganache, desserts, and other professional culinary applications.
Producer
Chocolates El Rey is a Venezuelan premium chocolate manufacturer based in Barquisimeto, specializing in chocolate made from 100% Venezuelan cacao. Over nearly a century of operation, the company has developed a production model that controls every key stage of the process, from selecting cacao beans and working with local growers to roasting, refining, conching, and tempering chocolate at its own production facility. It uses carefully selected Venezuelan cacao varieties, including Criollo and Trinitario, which are renowned for their complex aromatic profiles and exceptional quality. The company places particular emphasis on ingredient traceability and long-term partnerships with cacao producers from different regions of Venezuela. Its portfolio includes dark, milk, and white chocolate, professional couverture chocolate, cocoa products, and chocolate intended for retail consumers. Chocolates El Rey products are widely used by pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and professional kitchens, while also being available to consumers in international markets. The company exports its products to North America, Europe, and other parts of the world. Chocolates El Rey remains a family-owned business and continues to develop its production by combining traditional expertise, modern technology, and the quality of Venezuelan cacao.
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