Congo, Rep. of / CoEx 2023 Code – 488

ORIGIN

Congo, Rep. of

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Moïse Lantoum

CoEx Sample Code

488/23

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. CR01

GLOBAL REGION

Africa & the Indian Ocean

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
  • Contact: Moise Lantoum
  • E-mail: mmlantoum@gmail.com
  • Address: Pokola, Commune de POKOLA, Departement de la Sangha, Congo, Rep. of
  • Phone: (+242) 66188425
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)82 (Standard)
Moisture content (%)7.6 (Optimal)
Average bean weight (g)1.22
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)53.5
Cacao mass fineness (µm)14
Roasting temp (°C)116
Roasting time (minutes)30
Chocolate flavour profile description

This unique chocolate presents a strong cacao base with herbal/earthy notes and a generally balanced bitterness and astringency. Low acidity emerges with hints of citrus and tropical fruits, subtle wood notes and a touch of tobacco. The finish has prevailing astringency, accompanied by lingering wood and fresh fruit notes.

Chocolate Recipe

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

Photo Gallery

Credit: 2023 /©Moise Lantoum

Video - Meet the producers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDz_i7tA1Qk&list=PLqFeFaE7j89-RItfzcDOcbbuJSyDyV5Cg&index=13&pp=gAQBiAQB
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