ORIGIN

Malaysia

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Poimon Dangkat - Kampung Goshen P/S 195, , Kota Marudu, Sabah

CoEx Sample Code

515/21

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. COEX21-013

GLOBAL REGION

Asia, Pacific & Australia

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Abdul Manan Bin Miasin
  • E-mail: manan@koko.gov.my
  • Address: Kampung Goshen P/S 195, Kota Marudu, Kota Marudu, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Phone: (+60) 135478036
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
  • Contact: Aizat Japar
  • E-mail: aizat@koko.gov.my
  • Phone: (+60) 82465912 /(+60) 88234156
  • Organization: Malaysian Cocoa Board

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Trinitario
Local name of varietyMalaysia Commercial Clones
Bean size (Bean count/100g)84 - Standard Beans
Moisture content (%)8 - Optimal Moisture
Average bean weight (g)1.19
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)51.6
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14 - 18
Roasting temp (°C)118
Roasting time (minutes)29
Chocolate flavour profile description
Reddish-brown colour. Moderate chocolate note blends with browned fruit (dates, dark raisins)—uniform throughout. Mild fresh fruit acidity supports mild citrus, dark, yellow and tropical fruit notes. Mild spice notes and trace nut / nut skins appear later. Balanced bitterness and astringency. Complex, balanced, bright.

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: Leonardo Regino – Malaysian Cocoa Boar

Video - Meet the producers

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