Hawaii / CoEx 2021 Code – 736
ORIGIN
Hawaii
NAME OF THE PRODUCERWill Lydgate — Lydgate Farms - 5730 Olohena , Kapa'A, Kauai, Hawai'I
CoEx Sample Code736/21
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. 51220
GLOBAL REGIONAsia, Pacific & Australia
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Will Lydgate
- E-mail: wlydgate@gmail.com
- Address: 5730 Olohena , Kapa'a, Hawaii
- Phone: (+1-808) 6352095
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Will Lydgate
- E-mail: wlydgate@gmail.com
- Phone: (+1-808) 6352095
- Organization: Lydgate Farms
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | UAF and Trinitario Hybrids from HSCT variety trial as well as a longtime Kauai trinitario and ancient criollo |
| Local name of variety | None |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 98 - Standard Beans |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.2 - Optimal Moisture |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.02 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 56.2 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 - 18 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 120 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 21 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
Rich dark brown colour with soft, smooth mouth melt. Blended chocolate note and fruit acidity with fresh dark fruit, berries, yellow and tropical fruits. Very complex with a dark raisin center taste that supports the flavours and lasts into the long aftertaste.
Chocolate Recipe
| % Cacao nibs | 61 |
| % Deodorised Cacao Butter | 5 |
| % Sugar | 33.65 |
| % Soya lecithin | 0.35 |
| % Total Cacao | 66 |
| Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar | 1.81 |
| Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1) | 14 - 18 |
Photo Gallery
Credit: Will Lydgate – Lydgate Farms
Video - Meet the producers
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