Philippines / CoEx 2023 Code – 396
Philippines
NAME OF THE PRODUCERSaloy Organic Farmers Association
CoEx Sample Code396/23
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. PCQA2022-027
GLOBAL REGIONAsia & the Pacific
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Filipinas Oro De Cacao Inc
- E-mail: j.tejada@aurochocolate.com /davao@aurochocolate.com /a.dano@aurochocolate.com
- Address: Barangay Saloy, Calinan District, Davao City, Davao del Sur Region XI, Philippines
- Phone: (+63) 9171072668 /(+63) 9173103057 /(+63) 9486327439
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Armi Garcia
- E-mail: armilopezgarcia@yahoo.com
- Phone: (+63) 9173222764
- Organization: PH Cacao Council
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Trinitario |
| Local name of variety | - |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 78 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.28 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 56.7 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 118 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 25 |
This balanced chocolate features good cacao with low to moderate bitterness and astringency. Mild fresh acidity emerges, offering hints of red berries, cherries, and tropical fruits, alongside subtle notes of raisins and vegetal/earthy tones. Light wood and nut skins and a lingering astringency support a mild sweetness in the aftertaste.
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 Saloy Organic Farmers Association /©Filipinas Oro de Cacao Inc. Auro Chocolate
Video - Meet the producers
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