Martinique / CoEx 2023 Code – 868

ORIGIN

Martinique

NAME OF THE PRODUCER

Valcaco - Jean Michel MARIE

CoEx Sample Code

868/23

SAMPLE TYPE

Commercial No. 34

GLOBAL REGION

Central America & Caribbean

Contacts

CONTACT DETAILS OF PRODUCER
CONTACT DETAILS OF SENDER / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE

BEAN CHARACTERISTICS

Dominating genetic origin (according to the producer)Amelonado
Local name of variety-
Bean size (Bean count/100g)108 (Medium)
Moisture content (%)6.7 (Medium)
Average bean weight (g)0.93
Cacao butter content in cacao mass (%)54.3
Cacao mass fineness (µm)12
Roasting temp (°C)120
Roasting time (minutes)21
Chocolate flavour profile description

This dark sample combines a robust chocolate note with low to moderate core attributes, all in harmonious balance. It uniquely blends complex notes of browned fruits and hints of fresh fruits, mild clear nuts, light wood and low vegetal. The finale is mild, ending on a long, sweet chocolate note.

Chocolate Recipe

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

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Video - Meet the producers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NMcP-Fi6Cc&list=PLqFeFaE7j8990bTF86Xp72zDdCT4i53ie&index=7&pp=gAQBiAQB
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