Hawaii / CoEx 2023 Code – 982
Hawaii
NAME OF THE PRODUCERMaui Kuia Estate - Reserve
CoEx Sample Code982/23
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. N002-20S
GLOBAL REGIONAsia & the Pacific
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Gunars Valkirs
- E-mail: gunars@mauichocolate.com /dan@mauichocolate.com
- Address: Lahainaluna Rd, Lahaina, Ahupuaa Kuia, West Maui, Hawaii
- Phone: (+1-808) 6331375 /(+1-808) 7770548
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Gunars Valkirs
- E-mail: gunars@mauichocolate.com
- Phone: (+1-808) 6331375
- Organization: Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate, Inc.
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Criollo, Trinitario, Forastero, Nacional |
| Local name of variety | - |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 116 (Small) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 0.86 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 62.5 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 12 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 120 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 20 |
This chocolate features a unique and complex flavour profile combining fresh fruits, acidity, mild spices, and nut notes. It offers a good chocolate flavour with balanced medium bitterness and astringency. The finish is pleasant with a honey blend.
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 |
Photo Gallery
Credit: 2023 Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate, Inc /©Maui Kuia Estate Chocolate
Video - Meet the producers
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