PERU – QORI INTI Organic
The Vraem region combines ecological floors ranging from 400 m to 3000m, showcasing extensive ecological and geographical diversity in its forest flora and fauna. Unfortunately, Vraem is also known for conflicts and illegal activities. In 2017, farmers united to pursue a legal income through cacao production. This single variety cacao, selected from promising native genetics, was started by one family and is now being reproduced for other member growers, and in combination with strictly controlled post-harvest, results in a bouquet of delicate flavours with a mouth-watering complexity!
Location
- Region: Upper basin of the Apurímac River, Vraem, Cusco, Peru
- Source: cooperative
Quality
- Genetics: Single variety cultivar
- Flavour: Floral, pink pepper, peach, mango, macadamia,
- Fermentation: Fermentation takes 6 days in horizontal wooden boxes
- Drying: Natural sun-drying in solar tunnels
Certification
EU organic
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain.
People
The cacao producers receive premium prices for high quality and organic certification.
Forest & Nature
Cacao grows in small-scale agroforestry. This system promotes biodiversity and prevents deforestation. Farmers only use organic fertilizers and no pesticides.
