ORIGIN

Mexico

CoEx Sample Code

714/23

GLOBAL REGION

Central America & Caribbean

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Criollo
Local name of varietyAgua Selva Almendra Blanca
Bean size (Bean count/100g)66 (Standard)
Moisture content (%)5.9 (Low)
Average bean weight (g)1.52
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)58.4
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14
Roasting temp (°C)109
Roasting time (minutes)24
Chocolate flavour profile description

This light-coloured chocolate begins mildly on a moderate sweet cacao note, then develops green and dark vegetal notes, nuts and nut skins and light wood. Moderate bitterness builds up from the middle, as well as astringency, slightly dominating a short finale.

Chocolate Recipe

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