Cacao Corner

At Silva we believe that sharing knowledge is the best way to promote specialty cacao and chocolate.

In our Cacao Corner, we want to share our knowledge so you can learn more about flavour diversity, which will in turn allow you to better understand this beautiful product and its evolutions.

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  • Ecology
  • History & Culture
  • Origins & Farming
  • Botany
  • Quality & Tasting
  • Value Chain
  • Bean2Bar Making

Cacao Partnerships with Fermentation Expert Zoi Papalexandratou

Since the start of Silva, Zoi from ZOTO has been a highly valued partner, and we work together in various projects from the Philippines to...

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Ecuador Zamore Chinchipe Cacao

Allow us to introduce you to the Ecuador Zamora Chinchipe Organic Cacao and the fascinating history and people behind this exceptional cacao....

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Uganda: Launching a Brand New Cacao Origin

The fresh cocoa harvest from Uganda has just arrived in the port of Antwerp and is ready to be shipped and turned into delicious chocolate! The...

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Happy Holiday Greetings from the Dominican Republic

As Silva team we are sending our warmest Christmas wishes your way. We hope your home will be filled with happiness. Because we want to thank you f...

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Cacao Genetics

DNA fingerprinting makes it possible to pinpoint specific plant traits and accurately identify cacao genetics. Let's discover what DNA...

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Driving for Change with Kokoa Kamili

Did you know “Kamili” means ABSOLUTELY in Swahili? Synonyms of absolutely are precise, exact, unconditionally, unquestionably... All those words...

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The Name and Fame of Chuao

CHUAO:  A BEST-IN CLASS CACAO Chuao is known as the most mythical, famous and expensive cacao worldwide. We are thrilled to take you on a jour...

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Fact or Fiction: Is there such a thing as “pure Criollo”?

We often get inquiries from chocolate makers whether we have Criollo beans in our range. The first question we ask ourselves is "why do customers...

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