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Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat
Formation 1981; 44 years ago (1981)
Type Association
Purpose Chocolate specialists

The Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat (which means "Chocolate Crunchers' Club" in French) is a special group of people who are experts in chocolate. They started in 1981. Every year, they create a guide about delicious chocolates. They also give out special awards at a big chocolate show called the Salon du Chocolat in Paris.

Who Started the Club?

The Club was founded in 1981 by several interesting people. These included Claude Lebey, who was a food critic. Another founder was Nicolas de Rabaudy, a journalist. Jean-Paul Aron, a philosopher, also helped start the club. Philippe Court, who managed a champagne company, was also one of the founders.

What Does the Club Do?

The Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat does many exciting things. They meet every two months in Paris. During these meetings, they taste different chocolates. They also have a special annual dinner. At this dinner, all the food, including candies, bars, and desserts, is made only with dark and milk chocolate!

Awards and Recognition

The Club has received many awards for its work. For example, in 2022, they won an award for flavor and originality. This shows how much they know about making and enjoying great chocolate.

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