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SENSORY
PROFILE

Citrus, floral, fresh fruits

Walnuts, spicy

Herbal, mint

History

The Llanos Orientales are vast and endless eastern plains and savannahs located in the east of the country (Orinoco region). They are characterized by magnificent landscapes, rivers, waterfalls and stunning sunsets. This agricultural region is famous for livestock farming and is the cradle of the « llanera » culture. This is the gateway to the Amazon. This cacao is produced by a cooperative whose members are families victims of the armed conflict. They work for the substitution of coca illicit crops by cocoa and fight against deforestation. It deals with an economic, social and environmental project that aims at bringing a worthy and legal income to the farmers. An intense and smooth cacao, with a wide range of fruit flavor and recognized worldwide.

COCOA SHEET

Origin

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Variety

Clones FSV 41, FEAR 5, FTA 2

Elevation

180 m

Certification

Fermentation style

4-6 days in wooden boxes arrayed on stair steps
cacao 19

Environmental practices

Hardwood tree intercropping (abarco) and plants (heliconia, orchid)

Drying style

Raised beds with a roof and solar dryers

Harvest season

October/February

Number of awards

3