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Best Chubu Chocolate Producers
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018

International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2022

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
BEST Sweets Escalier Chocolates
Cacao Alun is a chocolate producer based in Japan. The company focuses on crafting high-quality chocolate products and emphasizes the use of carefully selected cacao beans. They are known for their artisanal approach to chocolate making, which includes techniques learned from traditional chocolate producers around the world.
Cacao Alun offers a variety of chocolate products, including single-origin bars and unique flavor combinations that cater to different tastes and preferences.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022

Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2022, 2020

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022, 2020
BEST Cacao Alun Chocolates
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Best Chubu Chocolates
Sweets Escalier's Tanzania Kokoa Kamili 68% is a premium chocolate product crafted using cocoa sourced from the Kokoa Kamili cooperative in Tanzania. This artisan chocolate bar highlights the unique and rich flavors of Tanzanian cacao, noted for its distinct fruity and floral notes.
The 68% cocoa content ensures a balanced flavor profile that is not overwhelmingly bitter, making it accessible to a broad range of palates. The chocolate is made using high-quality ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship, underscoring Sweets Escalier's commitment to excellence and ethical sourcing practices.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2023
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022
India Anamalai 66% With Coffee And Spices by Sweets Escalier is a gourmet chocolate product that features a unique blend of rich, single-origin dark chocolate from the Anamalai hills in India. This intricately crafted chocolate incorporates the bold flavors of locally sourced coffee and an assortment of exotic spices, creating a complex and aromatic taste profile.
Each bar is artfully produced to highlight the terroir of the region and the skilled craftsmanship of Sweets Escalier's chocolatiers.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022
Miso Flavored Milk Chocolate (45% Blend) made by Sweets Escalier is a distinctive confectionery product that blends the rich, creamy taste of milk chocolate with the unique umami flavor of miso. This innovative combination creates a harmonious balance of sweet and savory notes, appealing to adventurous food lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
The product features a 45% cocoa content, providing a robust chocolate flavor without overpowering the subtle miso undertones.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2019
Cacao Blanco Piura, produced by Cacao Alun, is a premium chocolate product known for its unique white cacao beans. These beans are typically sourced from the Piura region in Peru, an area celebrated for its rare and distinct cacao varieties. The chocolate made from these beans is often noted for its delicate, fruity flavors and high quality.
Cacao Alun is dedicated to sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring that local farmers benefit from fair trade.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2022
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International Chocolate Awards - Gold
2022

Academy of Chocolate - Silver
2023
Winter Spices from Sweets Escalier is a dark chocolate infused with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, capturing the essence of the winter season. This chocolate is celebrated for its rich flavor, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate with the aromatic warmth of the spices.
It's a seasonal favorite, reflecting the brand's artisanal approach and innovative flavor combinations.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2021

International Chocolate Awards - Silver
2022
Ecuador Pajarito Milk 72% With Shio Koji by Sweets Escalier is a unique chocolate product that combines high-quality Ecuadorian cacao with the traditional Japanese ingredient shio koji, which is a salted rice malt. This unusual blend creates a rich, complex flavor profile that balances the deep, cocoa intensity with subtle, umami undertones introduced by the shio koji.
The chocolate boasts a 72% cocoa content, providing a strong but pleasant taste experience for dark chocolate enthusiasts.
AWARDS

Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022

International Chocolate Awards - Bronze
2022
The Venezuela Chuao 75% chocolate from Sweets Escalier is a premium dark chocolate bar made from the renowned Chuao cocoa beans. This chocolate is characterized by its rich, deep flavors with notes of red fruits and a slight nuttiness, typical of high-quality Venezuelan cocoa.
It boasts a well-balanced bitterness complemented by a smooth, creamy texture, making it a delightful treat for dark chocolate enthusiasts.
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Academy of Chocolate - Gold
2022

Academy of Chocolate - Bronze
2019
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