Ecuador / CoEx 2023 Code – 391
Ecuador
NAME OF THE PRODUCERHacienda San José
CoEx Sample Code391/23
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. MC2970
GLOBAL REGIONSouth America
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Jorge Cecilio Marun Ramirez
- E-mail: jtouma@chocolatesanjose.com.ec
- Address: Via Babahoyo - Mata de Cacao km 9.5, Babahoyo, Los Rios, Costa, Ecuador
- Phone: (+593) 967323065
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Juan Francisco Touma Cozzarelli
- E-mail: jtouma@chocolatesanjose.com.ec
- Phone: (+593) 967323065
- Organization: PONGARBEL
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | CCN-51 |
| Local name of variety | - |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 69 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.45 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 49.9 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | 14 |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 118 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 26 |
This chocolate presents a robust cacao base, moderate acidity and a mix of fresh plums, berries, tropical, yellow, and citrus fruits, and low browned fruits. The smooth mouthfeel reveals undertones of light wood, clear spices, nuts, and subtle hints of caramel. The finish combines cacao with low spice notes.
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 PONGAVREL S.A /©Jorge Cecilio Marum Ramirez
Video - Meet the producers
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