UGANDA – HINDUKA
The launch of hinduka specialty cacao in 2024 shows how it is possible to turn dreams into reality.
The Bundibugyu region is dominantly known for non-fermented bulk cacao. this so-called “some some” cacao, refers to some beans fermented, some not.
Bwamba cooperative union has a different vision. they work hard to improve quality & post-harvest practices with the aim to create value and have direct access to the specialty market. This atypical cacao with notes of Tea, Sweat Spice, Olive, wood and tobacco will make your chocolate stand-out from the crowd while valorising the hard work of bwamba’s cacao producers.
Location
- Region: Bundibugyo, West Uganda
- Producers: Cooperative
Quality
- Variety: blend Trinitario and Forastero types
- Flavour Identity: Tea, Sweat Spice, Olive, Wood and Tobacco
- Fermentation: 7 days in horizontal boxes, 3 turns
- Drying: Sundrying on covered tables with papyrus mats
- Harvest: September – January
Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain from smallholder farmers organized in a cooperative. Cacao is produced, processed and packed in 60 kg bags at the cooperative, and transported by truck to Kampala, where it is consolidated and prepared for export.
People
Farmers receive training for quality and agronomy, premium payments for quality and certification.
Forest & Nature
Sustainable agroforestry system in symbioses with the natural environment. No pesticides and only organic fertilizers are used.
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