Peru / CoEx 2021 Code – 985
ORIGIN
Peru
NAME OF THE PRODUCERCooperativa Agraria ACOPAGRO Ltda. - C.P. La Libertad, San Rafael, Provincia de Bellavista, San Martin
CoEx Sample Code985/21
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. 008-CNCC
GLOBAL REGIONSouth America
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Hernan Garcia Meza
- E-mail: gerenciadecampo@acopagro.com.pe
- Address: C.P. La Libertad, San Rafael, Provincia Bellavista, San Martin, Peru
- Phone: (+51) 945303207
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Hernan Garcia Meza
- E-mail: gerenciadecampo@acopagro.com.pe
- Phone: (+51) 945303207 /(+51) 999430064
- Organization: Cooperativa Agraria ACOPAGRO
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Criollo |
| Local name of variety | |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 86 - Standard Beans |
| Moisture content (%) | 7.1 - Medium Moisture |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.16 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 53.9 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 - 18 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 119 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 26 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
Medium-dark reddish brown colour. Starts with cocoa and browned fruit notes. Middle shows spices and tobacco, staying throughout. Fresh berries, citrus, dark, and yellow fruits then light nuts and wood arrive. The finale is acid and astringent, with nutty and fresh fruit lingering. Balanced, complex, unique.
Medium-dark reddish brown colour. Starts with cocoa and browned fruit notes. Middle shows spices and tobacco, staying throughout. Fresh berries, citrus, dark, and yellow fruits then light nuts and wood arrive. The finale is acid and astringent, with nutty and fresh fruit lingering. Balanced, complex, unique.
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: Cooperativa Agraria ACOPAGRO Ltda.
Video - Meet the producers
Latest News
First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour
First Seguine Cacao Auction Confirms Premium Value for Recognised Quality and Flavour Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 - The inaugural Seguine Cacao… [+ more]
Cacao of Excellence Names 50 Highest-Ranking Cacao Producers in 2025 Global Evaluation
Amsterdam, 20 February 2026 – The Cacao of Excellence programme of the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT has concluded its 2025 Edition,… [+ more]
2025 Bronze, Silver and Gold best 50 producers - Central America and the Caribbean
Central America & the Caribbean Announced 20 February 2026 at the Chocoa Trade Fair, Amsterdam The Central America & the Caribbean distinctions… [+ more]