Cocoa Mass - Mexico
Mexican cocoa features a harmonious blend of chocolate brownie, prune, and blackcurrant notes. The flavor profile is further enhanced by a light hint of tropical fruit and sugar cane. This is a medium-intensity cocoa, making it perfect for a daily ritual.
Flavor Notes: chocolate brownie, mango, plum, blackcurrant.
Where It’s Grown
This cocoa hails from the Soconusco region, nestled between the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountains and the Pacific coastal plains. It is one of the oldest cocoa-growing regions in the world, boasting a history of over 4,000 years. The unique combination of mountain and coastal soils provides the beans with exceptional genetic characteristics.
Cacao Variety
Trinitario – Trinitario varieties are cultivated by hybridizing Criollo and Forastero cacao types, combining Criollo’s quality with Forastero’s disease resistance.
Unique Qualities of Mexican Cacao:
- The cocoa is harvested from small-scale farmers located in the Soconusco region, which stretches across the Sierra Madre de Chiapas mountains.
- 100% cacao, with no added sugar, suitable for vegans.
- The cocoa comes in irregular chunks of 10–20g; it is soft enough to be easily chopped or sliced.
- Before grinding into a smooth mass, the cacao beans were lightly roasted.
Country
Mexico
Ingredients
100% cacao beans
Nutrition information
Nutritional value per 100 g:
- Energy value: 2539 kJ / 616 kcal
- Fat: 55 g
- Of which saturated fatty acids: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Of which sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Salt: 0.03 g
Appearance
This cocoa mass, unlike chocolate, is not tempered, so its appearance may differ from the photos provided. Cocoa mass can be light brown, porous in texture, crumble easily, and the package may contain smaller pieces.
This is completely normal and does not affect the taste or quality of the cocoa – this is what 100% cocoa mass looks like when it is not processed using industrial methods.
Benefits
- Source of antioxidants
- May help regulate cholesterol levels
- Cocoa may improve blood circulation and brain function
- May stimulate endorphin production
Cocoa Mass - Mexico
Cocoa preparation instructions
Choose cocoa intensity
10–15 g – for a light cocoa drink
25–35 g – for a medium-strength drink
35–40 g – for a strong ceremonial drink
1 teaspoon of ground cocoa – approximately 5 g.
Prepare one cup
Mix 10-30g of cocoa with ¾ cup of hot water. If desired, add some plant-based drink and your preferred sweetener.
Mix and enjoy
If necessary, break or chop the cocoa. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 minute. Pour into a mug and enjoy your warm drink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is cocoa liquor?
Cocoa mass is ground cocoa beans. It is a 100% cocoa product that naturally contains both cocoa solids and cocoa butter.
How to prepare a cocoa drink from cocoa mass?
Dissolve the cocoa mass in hot water, milk or a plant-based drink. You can add sweetener, cinnamon, cardamom or other spices to taste.
How much cocoa mass to use per cup?
For a lighter drink, use about 10-15g, for a medium-strength drink – 20-25g, and for a richer, ritualistic drink – about 30-40g.
Does cocoa mass have added sugar?
No, pure cocoa mass has no added sugar, milk, or artificial additives. Its taste is rich, intense, and naturally bitter.
How does cocoa mass differ from cocoa powder?
Cocoa mass is naturally fatty because it retains cocoa butter, making its taste richer and its texture thicker. In cocoa powder, most of the cocoa butter has been removed, making it drier, lighter, and convenient for use in baked goods and desserts.