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Q: Where are your beans stored?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" min_height="" link="" background_blend_mode="overlay" first="true"][fusion_text] Our beans are stored in a warehouse in Antwerp, Belgium from where we provide the European market. We can also support you to ship specialty cacao globally. REACH OUT for more information. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: What are the best conditions to store cacao beans?

Check our page about the SPECIALTY CACAO . Cacao beans are highly hygroscopic, meaning that they can absorb and desorb water depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment. Improperly fermented cacao beans even have a greater tendency to vaporize water. Specialty cacao requires specific temperature control, relative humidity levels and proper ventilation conditions. Proper control of transport, warehousing and handling throughout the supply chain is highly important to maintain the distinctive flavor profiles. Transport duration of the cacao beans should be limited, beans should be stored in a dry, cool and ventilated storage place, separated from products which might cause cross contamination. The water content of the beans should not be higher than 8% to avoid the risk of vapor and mold damage. We recommend storing your cacao beans in a clean and dry room, with relative humidity close to 50% and temperatures lower than 20°C.

Q: How can I order cacao beans?

REACH OUT TO OUR TEAM to order your beans. We will provide you with personalized advice in choosing the cocoa beans that fit your needs. Silva Cacao can take care of the shipping for you.

Q: How can I request a sample?

We are happy to provide you with samples for your recipe development. Samples (1 or 2 kg) are sent at 10 EUR/kg, plus dispatching costs. Please reach out to our team to order samples via sales@silva-cacao.com .

Q: How common are high levels of cadmium in cacao products?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" border_style="solid"][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_repeat="no-repeat" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" hover_type="none" first="true" min_height="" link=""][fusion_text] Studies have shown that cadmium levels in cacao can vary widely depending on the source of the cacao beans and growing conditions. Some cacao products have been found to contain high levels of cadmium, while others have been found to have very little. The European Union has set a maximum limit of: 0.1 mg/kg for cadmium in Milk chocolate with <30% total dry cacao solids 0.3 mg/kg for cadmium in chocolate with <50% total dry cacao solids 0.8 mg/kg for cadmium in chocolate with >50% total dry cacao solids [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]

Q: Is consuming cadmium harmful for human health?

[fusion_builder_container type="flex" hundred_percent="no" equal_height_columns="no" menu_anchor="" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" class="" id="" background_color="" background_image="" background_position="center center" background_repeat="no-repeat" fade="no" background_parallax="none" parallax_speed="0.3" video_mp4="" video_webm="" video_ogv="" video_url="" video_aspect_ratio="16:9" video_loop="yes" video_mute="yes" overlay_color="" video_preview_image="" border_color="" border_style="solid" padding_top="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" padding_right=""][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type="1_1" layout="1_1" background_position="left top" background_color="" border_color="" border_style="solid" border_position="all" spacing="yes" background_image="" background_repeat="no-repeat" padding_top="" padding_right="" padding_bottom="" padding_left="" margin_top="0px" margin_bottom="0px" class="" id="" animation_type="" animation_speed="0.3" animation_direction="left" hide_on_mobile="small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility" center_content="no" last="true" min_height="" hover_type="none" link="" border_sizes_top="" border_sizes_bottom="" border_sizes_left="" border_sizes_right="" first="true"][fusion_text] Consuming small amounts of cadmium is not considered to be harmful to human health. However, long-term exposure to high levels of cadmium can be toxic and may lead to various health problems. The level of cadmium in cacao beans is generally considered to be low, and consuming chocolate made from cacao beans is not likely to result in harmful exposure to cadmium.. [/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]