Trinidad and Tobago / CoEx 2023 Code – 564
Trinidad and Tobago
NAME OF THE PRODUCERShankar Teelucksingh
CoEx Sample Code564/23
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. 34926354287
GLOBAL REGIONCentral America & Caribbean
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Shankar Teelucksingh
- E-mail: shankar.teelucksingh@gmail.com
- Address: 300A Granville Village, Granville. Mile Mark 1 Granville Road., Granville- Cedros cluster, St. Patrick West, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
- Phone: (+1-868) 7801906
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Mala Partap
- E-mail: info@cdcttl.co.tt /mala.partap@cdcttl.co.tt
- Phone: (+1-868) 6711001 /(+1-868) 4847804
- Organization: Cocoa Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited.
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Trinitario |
| Local name of variety | Trinitario |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 83 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.9 (Medium) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.2 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 52.6 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 119 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 25 |
This complex chocolate opens with a robust cacao note, and a mild and creamy caramel touch. A subtle acidity develops and persists to the finish, accompanied by light browned fruits and clear mild spices (cinnamon, pepper, clove). Nutty and vegetal undertones, a lingering woody note support light astringency 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 Shankar Teelucksingh /©Cocoa Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Ltd.
Video - Meet the producers
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]