Philippines / CoEx 2021 Code – 649
ORIGIN
Philippines
NAME OF THE PRODUCERChokolate de San Isidro, Inc. – Carlos Barsicula - Chokolate de San Isidro, Inc., Purok Cacao C., Barangay Sawata, San Isidro, Davao del Norte, Davao Region
CoEx Sample Code649/21
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. P032
GLOBAL REGIONAsia, Pacific & Australia
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Carlos Q. Barsicula
- E-mail: csi_trade_ventures@yahoo.com
- Address: Purok Cacao C., Barangay Sawata, San Isidro, Davao Del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines
- Phone: (+63) 9104813654 /(+63) 9355003067 /(+63) 9177009000
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Armi Garcia
- E-mail: armilopezgarcia@yahoo.com
- Phone: (+63) 9189359196 /(+63) 9322911961
- Organization: Philippine Cacao Council
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Trinitario |
| Local name of variety | Trinitario |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 75 - Standard Beans |
| Moisture content (%) | 8 - Optimal Moisture |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.33 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 51.3 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 - 18 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 117 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 28 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
Medium brown colour, reddish hues. Chocolate note emerges along with dried fruit (dried plum, dark raisin, trace apricot and prune), and a mild fruit acidity with fresh fruit undertones (berry, yellow fruits). Low bitterness and astringency. Clean, clear cocoa finish.
Medium brown colour, reddish hues. Chocolate note emerges along with dried fruit (dried plum, dark raisin, trace apricot and prune), and a mild fruit acidity with fresh fruit undertones (berry, yellow fruits). Low bitterness and astringency. Clean, clear cocoa finish.
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: Chokolate de San Isidro, Inc.
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