Cocoa Mass - Ecuador

Ecuadorian cacao mass stands out with notes of spices and tree bark, blending with a delicate fruitiness. Cacao beans grow in an organic mixed-crop environment alongside hardwood and tropical fruit trees, naturally acquiring unique flavor characteristics. This cacao lacks strong bitterness, making it a great choice for those who prefer lighter, fruity flavors.

Flavor Notes: Nuts, honey, fruits, flowers, spices.

Where It’s Grown

Ecuadorian cacao comes from the Los Ríos region, where farms are located around the town of Vinces. In Los Ríos, cacao trees grow in an organic mixed-crop environment alongside hardwood and tropical fruit trees. This region lies between highlands and the Pacific Ocean coast, with a lower average temperature than other Ecuadorian regions and higher rainfall. These climatic conditions give cacao beans a delicate and slightly bitter taste.

The cacao beans are handpicked by local farmers and brought to small-farmer cooperatives for fermentation and drying. Later, they are roasted at low temperatures to highlight the spicy and woody notes that make the "Arriba Nacional" variety so highly valued.

Cacao Variety
Arriba Nacional – the pride of Ecuador, this rare cacao variety grows exclusively in Ecuador.

Unique Qualities of Ecuadorian Cacao:

- Cacao is sourced from small farmers in the Los Ríos region.
- 100% cacao, with no added sugar, suitable for vegans.
- Ecuadorian cacao is shaped into 10 - 15 g discs, making it easy to use.
- Before grinding into a smooth mass, the cacao beans were lightly roasted.

Country
Ecuador

Ingredients
100% cacao beans