Philippines / CoEx 2025 Code – 750
ORIGIN
Philippines
NAME OF THE PRODUCERDavid Christopher dela Serna
CoEx Sample Code750/25
SAMPLE TYPECommercial No. Pcqa2024-147
GLOBAL REGIONAsia & the Pacific
Contacts
CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
- Contact: David Christopher dela Serna
- E-mail: m.manaig@aurochocolate.com
- Address: Purok 7, barangay tacunan, Davao city, Tugbok, Region XI, Philippines
- Phone: (+63) 928 503 4664
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE
- Contact: Dante jr. Muyco
- E-mail: phcacaoassociation@gmail.com
- Organization: Philippine cacao industry association inc (pcia)
BEAN CHARACTERISTICS
| Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer) | Trinitario |
| Local name of variety | - |
| Bean size (Bean count/100g) | 90 (Standard) |
| Moisture content (%) | 6.5 |
| Average bean weight (g) | 1.1111111111111 |
| Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%) | 0 |
| Cacao mass fineness (µm) | |
| Roasting temp (°C) | 119 |
| Roasting time (minutes) | 23 |
Chocolate flavour profile description
This sample expresses a panela and caramel sweetness on a moderate core. Browned and overripe fruits persist alongside earthy vegetal and dark wood notes.
This sample expresses a panela and caramel sweetness on a moderate core. Browned and overripe fruits persist alongside earthy vegetal and dark wood notes.
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