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Cameroon / CoEx 2021 Code – 596

ORIGIN

Cameroon

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Martin Kamdjeu – Coopérative COOP CA EXPLADI - Didipe, Nkondjock, Nkam, Littoral

CoEx Sample Code

596/21

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. CMR-05

GLOBAL REGION

Africa & the Indian Ocean

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Martin Kamdjeu
  • E-mail: martinkamdjeu89@gmail.com
  • Address: Didipe, Nkondjock, Nkam, Littoral, Cameroon
  • Phone: (+237) 678274750 /(+237) 699817166
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
  • Contact: Alain Pierre Binam Bi Ngos
  • E-mail: binambingos@yahoo.fr
  • Phone: (+237) 677727949
  • Organization: CICC

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Forastero
Local name of varietyTout venant
Bean size (Bean count/100g)88 - Standard Beans
Moisture content (%)6.5 - Medium Moisture
Average bean weight (g)1.14
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)57.6
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14 - 18
Roasting temp (°C)120
Roasting time (minutes)25
Chocolate flavour profile description

Clear chocolate aroma with direct chocolate flavour emerging quickly. Low and balanced bitterness and astringency. Overall smooth profile with lower levels of brown fruit (dates) and dried fruits and a clear dark wood background note. Flavour is smooth with a harmony and balance.

Chocolate Recipe

% Cacao nibs61
% Deodorised Cacao Butter5
% Sugar33.65
% Soya lecithin 0.35
% Total Cacao66
Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar 1.81
Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1)14 - 18

Photo Gallery

Credit: Martin Kamdjeu – Coopérative COOP CA EXPLADI

Video - Meet the producers

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