Technical Specifications
Barinas Fine Flavor Premium
Barinas Cocoa is found in Venezuela’s Western region. It is cultivated in gallery forests, on recent, deep alluvial soils, with good drainage, structure and medium natural fertility. The edaphoclimatic conditions of this region, as well as the existence of a large number of hectares with a Cocoa vocation, define it as ideal for the crop’s growth.
A Trinitarian variety Cocoa is produced in this area with good-sized pale violet colored beans. When fermented, they generate fruity flavors and light citric acidity.
Sensory Analysis of Barinas Fine Flavor Premium Cocoa, Barinas State
Flavor
It stands out for its strong Cocoa flavor, with light citric acidity, mild bitterness and astringency that are pleasant on the palate, notes of fruity flavor (black and red fruits), dried fruits (almonds and hazelnuts) and hints of malt, panela, flowers and wood.
Aromas
A Cocoa aroma is appreciated with ripe fruits and notes of spices.
Product Specifications
| Origin | Barinas, Barinas 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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