The Rio Caribe line of chocolate has been manufactured using only the famed Rio Caribe bean from the northeastern region of Venezuela, traditionally called "Oriente". This bean, a vigorous Trinatario type full of flavor and aroma, is one of Venezuela's most well known and sought after by chocolate manufactures around the globe.

A perfect choice for someone who wants to explore the rich flavors all of El Rey's Rio Caribe chocolate bars. Includes twos bars each of Irapa, Cariaco, and Macuro. You can find more information on each of the bars below.

The name “Irapa” given to this chocolate is taken from the town in the state of Sucre, in the northeastern region of Venezuela, whose inhabitants have traditionally made their living by fishing and growing the famed Rio Caribe cocoa bean. 40.5% Venezuelan Cocoa.

The name “Cariaco” given to this chocolate identifies the Caribbean Gulf which washes the shores of the state of Sucre in the northeastern region of Venezuela – home of the Rio Caribe cocao bean. 60.5% Venezuelan Cocoa.

El Rey makes a wide variety of chocolate squares to satisfy every taste. Made exclusively with Venezuelan cocoa, these squares have a unique flavor all their own. Ranging from the distinctive Icoa white chocolate to the intense Apamate Dark 73.5% Cacao, you can surely find a chocolate square to please any taste! Available in handsome gift tins of 27 squares, or bulk packages of 200 squares.

Caoba milk chocolate is smooth in texture, with wonderful caramel and earthy flavors. 41% Venezuelan Cocoa.

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This chocolate is balanced to achieve a robust cacao aroma yet a gentle softness. 58.5% Venezuelan Cocoa.

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12-Tin Case

Mijao dark is delicate and balanced for flavor, aroma, and the subtle flavors of dark chocolate. A little extra cocoa butter has been added for smoothness. 61% Venezuelan Cocoa.

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12-Tin Case

Gran Saman is for the true chocoholic who seeks that deep dark chocolate taste. The intense and robust flavor of this chocolate has complex notes of fruit, flower, nut and spice. 70% Venezuelan Cocoa.

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Earthy and toasty with a hint of spice. El Rey took Gran Saman chocolate and added just the right amount of extra cacao butter to enhance smoothness and fluidity without compromising flavor. 73.5% Venezuelan Cocoa.

Three-Tin Pack

12-Tin Case

Icoa is well known among white chocolate lovers for its delicious flavor and wonderful, smooth texture. Pure and fragrant, Icoa is made only with non-deodorized cacao butter to retain maximum taste. 34% cocoa butter, 37% sugar, 28.5% dry whole milk & skim milk, 37.8% fat, 575 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for filling, mousse, ganache, glazes, sauces, ice cream, sorbets, moulding, and enrobing.

Irapa is creamy and rich with cacao flavors enhanced by a touch of brown sugar and malt. 40.5% Venezuelan Cocoa, 39.5% sugar, 19% whole dry milk & skim milk, 38.24% fat, 550 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for moulding, enrobing, filling, mousse, ganache, and glazes.

Cariaco is a smooth bittersweet chocolate noted for its fruity acidity. 60.5% Venezuelan Cocoa, 39.5% sugar, 38.9% fat, 500 calories per 100g/3.5oz. A bittersweet chocolate suitable for moulding, filling, mousse, ganache, glazes, and ice cream.

Macuro's 70% cacao content delivers an earthiness reminiscent of a rain forest. A silky texture and notes of nuts and fruits contribute to the characteristically long linger on the palate. 70% Venezuelan Cocoa, 29.5% sugar, 41.2% fat, 500 calories per 100g/3.5oz. This bold, bittersweet chocolate is ideal for filling, mousses, ganaches, glazes, sauces, sorbets, chocolate beverages, and ice creams.

Caoba milk chocolate is smooth in texture, with wonderful caramel and earthy flavors. 41% Venezuelan Cocoa, 39.5% sugar, 19% whole dry milk & skim milk, 38.26% fat, 532 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for moulding, enrobing, filling, mousse, ganache, and glazes.

Bucare dark is balanced to achieve a robust cocoa aroma yet maintains a gentle softness, bringing harmony to any chocolate dessert. 58.8% Venezuelan Cocoa, 41% sugar, 37.5% fat, 489 calories per 100g/3.5oz. A semisweet chocolate suitable for moulding, filling, mousse, ganache, glazes, ice cream, chocolate beverage, and cookies! (see Bucare Chocolate Chips further down this page)

Mijao dark is delicate and balanced for flavor, aroma, and the subtle flavors of dark chocolate. A little extra cocoa butter has been added for smoothness. 61% Venezuelan Cocoa, 38.5% sugar, 38.92% fat, 502 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for moulding, enrobing, filling, mousse, ganache, and glazes.

Gran Saman is for the true chocoholic who seeks that deep dark chocolate taste. The intense and robust flavor of this chocolate has complex notes of fruit, flower, nut and spice. 70% Venezuelan Cocoa, 29.5% sugar, 36.88% fat, 463 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for filling, mousse, ganache, glazes, sauces, sorbets, chocolate beverages, and ice cream.

Earthy and toasty with a hint of spice. El Rey took Gran Saman chocolate and added just the right amount of extra cacao butter to enhance smoothness and fluidity without compromising flavor. 73.5% Venezuelan Cocoa, 26.5% sugar, 41.82% fat, 490 calories per 100g/3.5oz. Suitable for moulding, filling, mousse, ganaches, glazes, and ice cream.