ORIGIN

Madagascar

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Coopérative TMAR du groupe UCLS - Ambodimanga Ramena, Ambodimanga, Ambanja, Diana

CoEx Sample Code

873/21

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. CNCMDG02

GLOBAL REGION

Africa & the Indian Ocean

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
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BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Forastero
Local name of varietyForastero, Criollo , Trinitario
Bean size (Bean count/100g)74 - Standard Beans
Moisture content (%)6.7 - Medium Moisture
Average bean weight (g)1.35
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)53.3
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14 - 18
Roasting temp (°C)116
Roasting time (minutes)26
Chocolate flavour profile description

Light brown colour with an aroma of chocolate, dried fruits and nuts. Creamy mouthfeel. Smooth, blended chocolate note with fresh fruit acidity (underripe berries, citrus, banana and pineapple). Dried and browned fruits with nuts and caramel / panela lasting into the finish. Smooth, harmonious and balanced yet complex.

Chocolate Recipe

% Cacao nibs61
% Deodorised Cacao Butter5
% Sugar33.65
% Soya lecithin 0.35
% Total Cacao66
Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar 1.81
Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1)14 - 18

Photo Gallery

Credit: Vahiny Svinira – Coopérative TMAR du groupe UCLS

Video - Meet the producers

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