PERU – AMAZONAS ORGANIC
Cooperative Norandino works with smallholder farming communities in de Amazonas Department in northern Peru, wedged between the Andean Mountains and the Amazon plain. The farmers are located along the Maranon and Utcubamba River in the provinces of Bagua and Utcumbamba. Through investment in cacao genetics, good agricultural practices and post-harvesting, premium cacao from the Amazonas Department is finding its way to chocolate makers all over the world. Recently cacao from Amazonas received Denomination of Origin status. This signature cacao represents a balanced mild chocoalty profile with tropcial fruits, greenish note and nutty undertone.
Location
- Region: Amazonas
- Source: smallholder farmers organised in a cooperative
Quality
- Genetics: Local & hybrid trinitario types
- Flavour: Mild chocolaty, Sweetness of caramel, nutty, fruity flavours
- Fermentation: Centrally fermented
- Drying: Sun-dried
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain
People
Smallholder farmers and their families benefit from training and technical support, and increased and diversified income thanks to premium prices.
Forest & Nature
Cacao grows in agroforestry, and there is no soil or water contamination thanks to the organic farming methods.
