Hacienda Victoria Cocoa Beans - Origin "Ecuador" - Raw, Fermented, Vegan

SKU: HVECU-552
Sale price$14,500.00 CAD
Size: 552 kg (1214 lb) - Pallet (shipping transit time around two/three weeks)

Experience the unmatched flavor of Hacienda Victoria Ecuador Cocoa Beans, expertly crafted from the sought-after Arriba Nacional variety. These premium, raw beans are carefully fermented and slow sun-dried for 7 days to preserve their rich, nutty, and earthy notes with a low acidity. With over 30 customization options for fermentation, you can create a personalized and consistent flavor profile. Not only do these beans come from a single-estate farm dedicated to sustainability and social impact, but they are also the first carbon-neutral certified cacao farm in Ecuador. Don't miss out on this exceptional chocolate experience, available year-round from the eco-conscious Hacienda Victoria on the picturesque Ecuadorian coast.

GRADING: Premium

GENETICS: 100% Arriba Nacional - Cacao Fino de Aroma.

SIZE: 125-130 beans / 100 g

FERMENTATION: 75% min. Well-fermented beans
Fermentation protocol can be adjusted upon clients' request

DRYING: 7 days slowly sun-dried

Origin: 🇪🇨 Ecuador.

 

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Cory W
Excellent Beans

I made single-origin bean-to-bar chocolate with these beans following the method from Chocolate Alchemy. The recipe was for a 70% dark chocolate (63% cacao, 7% cacao butter, 30% cane sugar by weight), run for 36 hours in the melanger. The resulting chocolate is lovely, more on the delicate side as you'd expect from a criollo. The chocolate notes come through clean and clear, and there are plenty of nuances that keep the sensory experience interesting. Bitterness and astringency are both subdued; most people say that it tastes like a 40-50% dark. Will buy again!

Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that our Hacienda Victoria Cocoa Beans from Ecuador were able to make such delicious chocolate. We take pride in our raw and fermented beans, and it's great to know that they lived up to your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to providing you with more high-quality beans in the future. Happy chocolate making!