PHILIPPINES – MANA
In Davao region, South of the Philippines, a carefully selected group of farmers commit to quality. Auro supports and strictly supervises post-harvesting in central fermentation centers. Mana cacao has a complex yet balanced flavour profile with cascading flavours, in which we recognize fruity, sweet, floral and nutty tones.
Location
- Region: Davao Region, Mindanao, South Philippines
- Organisation / Farm: Local social enterprise sourcing from individual farmers and cooperatives
Quality
- Variety: 5 selected bean varieties
- Flavour: Balanced profile with cascading flavours of soft cacao with dried fruits, sweetness combined with almond paste and roasted nuts, and a long finish of fresh floral notes and bergamot.
- Fermentation: Centrally fermented for 4 days
- Drying: 8 to 10 days on covered drying beds
Certification
Transition towards organic farming; certification under process
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain. Wet beans are sourced directly from individual farms and processed in a central post-harvesting facility. Beans are packed in 50 kg polypropylene bags and transported to the port of Davao.
People
Smallholder farmers and their families benefit from increased and diversified income due to higher prices and continuous technical support.
Forest & Nature
Promoting intercropping, agroforestry and organic farming, which helps to increase biodiversity and protection of remaining forest fragments. Mount Apo National Park is close to the farms.
