Bolivia / CoEx 2023 Code – 874
Bolivia
NAME OF THE PRODUCERAsociación de Recolectores de Cacao Silvestre Yuracaré - ARCASY
CoEx Sample Code874/23
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. M18-CBBA-CHI-MC-CSA
GLOBAL REGIONSouth America
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Braulio Yabeta Orosco
- E-mail: yabetaoroscobraulio@gmail.com
- Address: Calle Habitat s/n entre Av. El Estudiante, Distrito 8, Chimore, Provincia Chapare, Bolivia
- Phone: (+591) 73771043
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Edmy Vianney Quispe Mamani
- E-mail: edmyquispe@gmail.com
- Phone: (+591) 72820206 /(+591) 77386935
- Organization: ARCASY
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Wild native |
| Local name of variety | Nativo silvestre |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 142 (Very Small) |
| Moisture content (%) | 7.1 (Medium) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 0.7 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 60.3 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 120 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 18 |
This mild chocolate blends harmoniously with a good cacao base and low to moderate core attributes. The low acidity persists on a fresh dark fruit note, and some cooked and browned fruits are perceived. The undertones of nuts, wood and panela remain at low intensity for a pleasant creamy finale.
Chocolate Recipe
| % Cacao nibs | 63 |
| % Deodorised Cacao Butter | 7 |
| % Sugar | 30 |
| % Total Cacao | 70 |
| Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar | 2.10 |
| Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1) | 16 |
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