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Top 10 Favorite Finds at the World Chocolate Fair 2024

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Chin Ann Obiedo

<p>You know what they say— life is a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. But when it comes to the <strong>World Chocolate Fair 2024</strong>, we’re sparing you the mystery because we’re giving you a glimpse of all the chocolate creations you should check out at the sweetest event of the year.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8TC7sqSz-B/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:540px;min-width:326px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:16px"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C8TC7sqSz-B/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style="background:#FFFFFF;line-height:0;padding:0 0;text-align:center;text-decoration:none;width:100%" target="_blank"> <div style="display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:center"> <div 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Admission is free, and is open from 10 AM to 10 PM daily.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/0b7c996c-2a90-4571-9f2d-cb0771561d06_2 auro chocolate founders kelly go (second from left) and mark ocampo (right), with from left_ sm mall of asia (moa) senior assistant vice president (savp) for operations perkin so and sm moa savp for marketing krisel ramilo.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Auro Chocolate founders Kelly Go (second from left) and Mark Ocampo (right), with from left: SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Senior Assistant Vice President (SAVP) for Operations Perkin So and SM MOA SAVP for Marketing Krisel Ramilo</span></span></span></div><p>Now on its fifth year, the <strong>S Maison x Auro World Chocolate Fair</strong> is  showcases the most delectable, limited-edition confectionery and drinks from local brands. All creations are crafted with Auro Chocolate’s award-winning cacao and chocolate products. This year, they’re inviting chocolate-lovers to embark on a legendary chocolate quest to their dragon den! They have a whole dragon-theme set up (and even a limited edition chocolate dragon egg set!) that onlookers will definitely enjoy. And while it sounds like a dream to try all the food and drinks at this fair and not get a sugar crash, we’ve curated a list of our top picks to guide you on your chocolate adventure. From tsokolate sourdough bread to ube crookies, here’s our favorite finds:</p><div><br/></div><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8f3fc7cc-2942-4be5-81ac-da2d6544296a_5%20desktop%20cover.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1684f4f5-ed16-4613-af8b-de2c56eb3d1c_1%20champorado%20doughnuts.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/56b1733b-83b0-4659-8bc9-d005c242874a_2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/40d7c598-6234-455c-b7ba-5daf37422cae_3%20birthday%20bash%20cookies.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/a15912f1-25d8-40da-8458-524bb5bb5362_4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/451e7d78-9f8c-4915-bad9-422977f614c1_5.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/716db9c1-fae4-42fd-970c-7a1b9e7a7855_6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cde8d73d-5890-46f3-9aa3-44423d065607_7%20go%20on%20a%20chocolate%20adventure%20with%20these%20auro%20dragon%20egg%20treasures..jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b46ac595-b5f3-497a-ac0a-ab13a6043e94_8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bf1c1e9d-7779-435e-8fbb-03ca1b11c914_9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/9dae5e9e-7a59-46f4-972c-63acf693b69b_1%20auro_s%20award-winning%20chocolates%20from%20kultura.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><p>1. Champorado Doughnut, Php125 - This little treat is exactly what it sounds like: champorado in doughnut form. Doughmain loves to give a modern twist on Filipino favorites through their doughnuts and this flavor is definitely a must try if you’re a fan of the sweet chocolate rice porridge it was based on. This creation’s anatomy is a handcrafted brioche doughnut, rice krispies on top for texture, and 64% Auro as its coating. IG: @doughmainph.<cite>Doughmain</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>2. Faux Trix, starts at Php129 - This shop has a few Trix up their sleeves, and a healthy one at that! If you’ve been craving a Trix bar but are watching what you eat, Mindful Indulgence’s Faux Trix is a good vegan-friendly and sugar-free, gluten-free alternative. It’s made with Almond flour, coconut sugar, Himalayan salt, homemade vegan caramel, blue agave nectar, 34% Auro Plant-based White Chocolate, topped with black truffle salt. They also have Peanut Butter Cups to curb your Reese’s pangs. IG: @mindful.indulgence<cite>Mindful Indulgence</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>3. Birthday Bash Cookies, Php135 - If you’re looking to make your day a little sweeter, go for a Ciente Cookies Birthday Bash Cookie! Like the name suggests, this cookie is 100g and it’s made with homemade caramelized white chocolate, 64% Dark and White Auro Chocolate Coins. If you can’t tell by the ingredients already, it’s a party in a cookie! IG: @cientocookies.<cite>Ciento Cookies</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>4. Sourdough Pan de Tsokolate Tinapang Bangus w/ Salted Egg Aioli, Php95 - If you don’t have much of a sweet tooth but still want to participate in the chocolate craze that is this fair, you can go straight to the S. Maison Conrad booth and check out their savory options that still surprisingly use Auro chocolate! IG: @aurochocolate.<cite>Auro Chocolate</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Chocolate Truffles, Php35 per piece/ Php250 8 pieces assorted - For a one and done dessert, go for Half Saints’ chocolate truffle. You can pop any of these treats in your mouth and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all the unique flavor combinations they have (with Auro chocolate as their base, of course!). Some of the flavors include: Almond, Pistachio, Matcha + strawberries, Mango + siling labuyo, Coconut + cashew, Banana + langka, Ube + langka + pinipig. IG: @halfsaints. <cite>Half Saints</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>6. Dark Chocolate Cacao Crunch Dark Chocolate Ice Cream,  Php220 - The ice cream bar everyone is talking about is also here at the fair! Bubu Bars brought their Pick-a-bu vegan, dairy-free ice cream bars from BGC all the way to Pasay so that those who scream for their ice cream can get them. They have several decadent creations like Fancy Pants- roasted strawberry ice cream, dipped in 77% Auro Dark Chocolate, topped with freeze dried strawberries, You Little Monkey- roasted banana ice cream, dipped in 55% Auro Dark Chocolate, topped with Biscoff and roasted almonds, and Golden Goodness- hazelnut ice cream using premium roasted Piedmont hazelnuts, dipped in Auro 55% single origin dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts. IG: @bububars.<cite>Bubu Bars</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>7. Auro Chocolate Dragon Eggs, Php1,490 - Now for the pièce de résistance of this year’s World Chocolate Fair: the Auro Chocolate Dragon Eggs. Believe it or not, this limited edition 3-piece set is completely edible– from its 64% dark chocolate shell to the cute little duck surprise inside. But you have to hurry though! This chocolate creation will only be sold until supplies last. IG: @aurochocolate.<cite>Auro Chocolate</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>8. Auro Choco Strawberry, P150 -  If you prefer your chocolate in liquid form like Charlie &amp; the Chocolate Factory’s Augustus Gloop, head on over to But First, Coffee’s booth and enjoy an Iced Auro Choco Strawberry! A surprisingly refreshing drink, this concoction is the perfect thing to tote around while you check out all the booths. You can also try their other flavors: the Auro Choco Butterscotch, Auro Hot Chocolate, and Auro Espresso Choco. IG: @butfirstcoffeeph.<cite>But First, Coffee</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>9. Mini Ube Auro Chocolate Crookie, P125 - ICYMI, crookie is the newest fusion in the pastry world and it’s definitely something you should eat at least once in your life. This croissant-cookie hybrid just hits the spot and at this fair, it’s getting the Filipino makeover via Daniel Baker’s Ube crookie. Definitely a unique take on the trending dessert! IG: @danielbakerph.<cite>Daniel Baker </cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>10. Auro Chocolate Bars, starts at P89 - And finally, end your visit by treating yourself, and maybe a loved one, to an Auro Chocolate Bar! You can get all kinds of flavors from their classic 42% Milk Chocolate with Nibs, Mocha Crunch, Salted Peanut to more adventurous ones like their Calamansi Cheesecake. You’ll definitely love having these on hand when you get the midnight munchies!<cite>Kultura Filipino </cite></p></div></div></div></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/restaurants/corner-tree-cafe-is-closing-its-doors/38504" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Corner Tree Cafe Is Closing Its Doors Soon</a></div><div><em>The <strong>World Chocolate Fair 2024</strong> will run from July 3 to 7, 2024, from 10 AM to 10 PM at S&#x27;Maison&#x27;s Main Atrium. Admission is free.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>