BRAZIL – BAHIA CABRUCA CUPUAÇU ORGANIC

Theobroma Grandiflorum is a close relative of the Theobroma Cacao. Similar as cacao, this Cupuaçua grows in “Cabruca” forest systems, and beans come from one of the member farmers of  the “Cooperative do Productores Organic do Sul do Bahia”. Cupuaçu goes through a similar post-harvesting process as cacao, where seeds are fermented and dried.

Commercial use is mostly known in Brazil under the name of “cupulate” or a chocolate-like paste called “chocoazú”. The white beans are extremly intersting for culinary creations! Though, since the weight of the outer skin of Theobroma Grandiflorum is higher than cacao, cracking and winnowing can be a true challange. However, once you manage to overcome these challenges, you will be surprised by the joy of flavours that will greet you.

Location

• Region: South-Bahia Region in Eastern Brazil
• Source: Family farm, member of Cooperative

Quality

• Variety: Theobroma Gandiflorum
• Flavour: Very nutty, low chocolaty, tropical fuits
• Fermentation: Centrally fermented in horizontal boxes
• Drying: natural on covered drying beds

Certification

EU & USDA Organic Certificatied
Demeter

Supply Chain

100% traceable upto farm level.

People

The cooperative groups 28 farmers, benefitting from cooperative services such as value addition through product transformation, finance, commercialisation, training etc. The agroforestery systems support income diversification and result in multiple economic benefits.

Forest & Nature

Protection & conservation of Mata Atlantica rainforest through organic “Cabruca’ farming,  and conservation of flora and fauna species.

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