ORIGIN

Malaysia

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Mispari Ramli

CoEx Sample Code

227/23

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. COEX-2023-002

GLOBAL REGION

Asia & the Pacific

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Faizal Mohd Nor
  • E-mail: mfaizal@koko.gov.my
  • Address: No.6, kg. Sungai Limau, Sungai Besar, Sabak bernam, Selangor, Malaysia
  • Phone: (+60) 192511179
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
  • Contact: Badrul Hisyam Zainudin
  • E-mail: badrul@koko.gov.my
  • Phone: (+60) 166881362
  • Organization: Malaysian Cocoa Board

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Trinitario
Local name of variety-
Bean size (Bean count/100g)117 (Small)
Moisture content (%)7.8 (Optimal)
Average bean weight (g)0.85
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)49.7
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14
Roasting temp (°C)116
Roasting time (minutes)24
Chocolate flavour profile description

At first a mild, creamy cacao base balanced with moderate astringency and bitterness. A low acidity introduces hints of fresh and browned fruits. Acidity diminishes, velvety astringency returns, with hints of nuts, wood, spices, and low caramel. The finish is clear, with lingering astringency, wood, and a smooth cacao undertone.

Chocolate Recipe

% Cacao nibs63
% Deodorised Cacao Butter7
% Sugar30
% Total Cacao70
Ratio Cacao Mass (nibs) / sugar 2.10
Chocolate fineness (µm, +/- 1)16

Photo Gallery

Credit: 2023 Malaysia Cocoa Board /©Faizal Mohd Nor

Video - Meet the producers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGO1vdTWlHY&list=PLqFeFaE7j8992xOzblZLYrd8ZD1pRaFdh&index=4&pp=gAQBiAQB
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