Ghana / CoEx 2025 Code – 590


ORIGIN
Ghana
NAME OF THE PRODUCEROtu Kabu David
CoEx Sample Code590/25
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. Gh02
GLOBAL REGIONAfrica & the Indian Ocean
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: Otu Kabu David
- E-mail: nordzromawuligideon@gmail.com
- Address: Kpone Praso, Asante Akim South, Ashanti Region, Ghana
- Phone: (+233) 24 914 0443
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Stephen Opoku
- E-mail: syopoku@yahoo.co.uk
- Organization: Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Forastero |
| Local name of variety | Amazonia |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 74 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.6 |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.3513513513513 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 0 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 118 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 25 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
This smooth chocolate shows intense cacao with sweet nuts and spices. Roasted notes are balanced by caramel and panela sweetness, creating a deep and harmonious profile.
This smooth chocolate shows intense cacao with sweet nuts and spices. Roasted notes are balanced by caramel and panela sweetness, creating a deep and harmonious profile.

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