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Venezuela / CoEx 2025 Code – 809

ORIGIN

Venezuela

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Ricardo Lozada

CoEx Sample Code

809/25

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. Ven-Cab-93-VE-G-25

GLOBAL REGION

South America

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Ricardo Lozada
  • E-mail: info@elrecreo.estate
  • Address: Hacienda El Recreo, Sector La Copa, Montalban, Carabobo, Venezuela
  • Phone: (+58) 414 941 2524
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Criollo
Local name of variety-
Bean size (Bean count/100g)72 (Standard)
Moisture content (%)6.2
Average bean weight (g)1.3888888888889
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)0
Cacao mass fineness (µm)
Roasting temp (°C)110
Roasting time (minutes)25
Chocolate flavour profile description
This light-coloured chocolate shows good cacao and a balanced core with caramel and panela sweetness. Browned fruits lead into herbal, earthy and soft spice notes, ending with a hazelnut finish.

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