ORIGIN

Colombia

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Adela Santamaría

CoEx Sample Code

184/25

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. Fmcol001

GLOBAL REGION

South America

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Adela Santamaría
  • E-mail: adelasantamaria55@gmail.com
  • Address: Vereda El Guadual, Municipio San Vicente de Chucurí, Departamento de Santander, Colombia
  • Phone: (+57) 314 474 6146
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Trinitario
Local name of varietyFSV-41, FEAR-5, FSV-155, FSV-1, FTA-2, FCHI-8
Bean size (Bean count/100g)64 (Standard)
Moisture content (%)6.7
Average bean weight (g)1.56
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)0
Cacao mass fineness (µm)
Roasting temp (°C)117
Roasting time (minutes)27
Chocolate flavour profile description

This harmonious chocolate develops an array of flavour notes on a balanced core. Fresh fruits such as berries and overripe fruits start, followed by hints of browned fruits, vegetal, woody and lightly spicy tones. The long finish is mainly cacao-based.

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