Peru / CoEx 2021 Code – 871
ORIGIN
Peru
NAME OF THE PRODUCERCooperativa Agraria Norandino - APPAGROP Quemazón - CP. La Quemazon S/N, San Juan de Bigote - Morropon, Piura
CoEx Sample Code871/21
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. 001-CNCC
GLOBAL REGIONSouth America
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Eduardo Espinoza
- E-mail: plantacacao@coopnorandino.com.pe
- Address: La Quemazon, San Juan de Bigote - Morropon, Piura, Peru
- Phone: (+51) 969918270 /(+51) 969918270 /(+51) 969918270
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Eduardo Espinoza
- E-mail: plantacacao@coopnorandino.com.pe
- Phone: (+51) 969918270
- Organization: Cooperativa Agraria Norandino
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | National |
| Local name of variety | Cacao blanco de Piura |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 77 - Standard Beans |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.7 - Medium Moisture |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.3 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 53.2 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 - 18 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 118 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 26 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
Dark brown colour. Smooth, creamy mouth melt. Gradual flavour emergence, blending chocolate note, fruit acidity, a complex mix of fresh fruits. Brown fruit (date, raisin) in center along with mild floral green herbal/grassy notes. Some dark woods and trace spice notes. Harmony of flavours.
Dark brown colour. Smooth, creamy mouth melt. Gradual flavour emergence, blending chocolate note, fruit acidity, a complex mix of fresh fruits. Brown fruit (date, raisin) in center along with mild floral green herbal/grassy notes. Some dark woods and trace spice notes. Harmony of flavours.
Chocolate Recipe
| % Cacao nibs | 61 |
| % Deodorised Cacao Butter | 5 |
| % Sugar | 33.65 |
| % Soya lecithin | 0.35 |
| % Total Cacao | 66 |
| Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar | 1.81 |
| Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1) | 14 - 18 |
Photo Gallery
Credit: Fredy Yovera Espinoza and Eduardo Espinoza Tamariz
Video - Meet the producers
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