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Puerto Rico / CoEx 2023 Code – 632

ORIGIN

Puerto Rico

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Hacienda Terruño JS

CoEx Sample Code

632/23

SAMPLE TYPE

Experimental No. Sample 3

GLOBAL REGION

Central America & Caribbean

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Jorge Morales
  • E-mail: jmoral180163@gmail.com
  • Address: Rd. 802 km 5.5 Int., Naranjito, Puerto Rico
  • Phone: (+1-787) 2105768
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Trinitario
Local name of varietyTARS
Bean size (Bean count/100g)70 (Standard)
Moisture content (%)7.0 (Medium)
Average bean weight (g)1.43
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)57.3
Cacao mass fineness (µm)12
Roasting temp (°C)110
Roasting time (minutes)27
Chocolate flavour profile description

This chocolate offers a lingering creamy chocolate tone with clear nut and nut skin notes intensifying throughout. Green vegetal notes and subtle wood are present. The middle includes undertones of browned fruits and light floral hints. The finish reveals a moderate astringency and bitterness, lingering on the long-lasting chocolate note.

Chocolate Recipe

% Cacao nibs63
% Deodorised Cacao Butter7
% Sugar30
% Total Cacao70
Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar 2.10
Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1)16

Photo Gallery

Credit: 2023 Hacienda Cacaotera Terruños J/S /©Jorge Morales Berrios

Video - Meet the producers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhbWrDliRsc&list=PLqFeFaE7j8990bTF86Xp72zDdCT4i53ie&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB
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