Organic Raw Cocoa Mass Arriba Nacional – Ecuador (500 g)

Fine raw cocoa from mixed cultivation · 100% natural · vegan

Brief description

Organic raw cocoa mass from the noble variety Arriba Nacional from Ecuador.
Multi-layered, floral-chocolaty aroma profile with a fine citrus note.
Unroasted, without additives and versatile – ideal for drinking cocoa, baked goods and chocolate production.

Description

Our organic raw cocoa mass Arriba Nacional comes from smallholder cooperatives in Ecuador
and is one of the most aromatic cocoa varieties in the world. The cocoa trees grow in species-rich mixed culture,
which is reflected in the balanced taste profile.

In terms of taste, this raw cocoa convinces with chocolatey depth, floral-nutty notes
and a subtle, natural acidity reminiscent of citrus fruits.
The finely ground cocoa mass has an even melting and a
chocolate brown, matt glossy surface – a sign of careful workmanship.

The beans are fermented, sun-dried and processed into pure cocoa mass without roasting .
This preserves the typical aroma of the cocoa bean. The raw cocoa mass is ideal
for drinking cocoa, for baking and cooking recipes and as a basis for homemade chocolate.

Properties

• Ingredients: 100% organic raw cocoa mass (Arriba Nacional)
• Aroma: chocolatey, floral-nutty, finely sour
• Origin: Ecuador (smallholder cooperatives)
• Cultivation: Mixed Culture / Permaculture
• Trade: fair & direct
• Diet: vegan

Origin & Cultivation

Arriba Nacional cocoa comes from a traditional cocoa-growing region of Ecuador, along the Río Guayas.
Cultivation in mixed cultivation – together with banana, mango and citrus trees – promotes biodiversity and soil health
and supports sustainable agricultural structures.

Processing

After harvesting, the cocoa beans are fermented, dried in the sun and gently ground into cocoa mass.
The processing takes place without roasting and without additives.

Recommended use

• Drinking cocoa
• Production of chocolate and pralines
• Baked goods & desserts
• Savoury dishes & sauces
• Enjoy pure or further process

Enjoyment tip

For homemade chocolate, melt the cocoa mass in a water bath and sweeten or refine to taste.
Ideal for creative recipe ideas.