Technical Specifications
Apure Fine Flavor Premium
Apure Cocoa is found in Venezuela’s South Western region. It is cultivated in the tropical humid forest of the Apure State, specifically in the Páez Municipality, in alluvial, deep and fertile soils with well-drained medium textures; the water balance of this area favors the cultivation of this fruit.
A Trinitarian variety with a strong Criollo ancestry is produced in this area with more than 30% pale violet and white colored large beans. When fermented they develop various fruity flavors with a pleasant citric acidity. This Cocoa´s harvest is concentrated in 8 months of the year.
Sensory Analysis of Apure Fine Flavor Utra Premium Cocoa, Apure State
Flavor
It stands out for its strong Cocoa flavor, with medium citric acidity pleasant on the palate. Its astringency and bitterness highlight its character; It has fresh and brown fruit flavors along with dried fruits (almonds and walnuts), sweet notes, flowers and wood.
Aromas
Cocoa aroma is appreciated, with moderate intensity of ripe, sweet fruits and notes of spices.
Product Specifications
| Origin | Apure State, Venezuela |
| Variety | Trinitarian Cocoa, Controlled Fermentation |
| Quality | Fine Flavor Ultra Premium |
Bean Count
| Min. Quantity per 100 gr. | 84 | Whole Beans |
| Min. Weight per 100 beans (gr.) | 120 | Whole Beans |
300 Beans Cut Analysis
| Average (%) | |
|---|---|
| Moldy Beans | 1,0 |
| Infested Beans | 1,0 |
| Fermented Beans | 75 a 88 |
| Humidity of the Cocoa Sample | 7 a 8 |
Contamination
| Non-natural substances to Cocoa | No |
| Defective odors detected (humid, smoky, hammy, moldy, others) | No defective odors |
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