Mexico / CoEx 2023 Code – 714
Mexico
CoEx Sample Code714/23
GLOBAL REGIONCentral America & Caribbean
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Criollo |
| Local name of variety | Agua Selva Almendra Blanca |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 66 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 5.9 (Low) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.52 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 58.4 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 109 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 24 |
This light-coloured chocolate begins mildly on a moderate sweet cacao note, then develops green and dark vegetal notes, nuts and nut skins and light wood. Moderate bitterness builds up from the middle, as well as astringency, slightly dominating a short 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 |
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]