VIETNAM – DONG NAI
In South-East Vietnam, farmers grow cacao at their family farms and ferment it in boxes according to strict post-harvest protocols. Trees are located on the slopes and plateau of the highland, the alluvial soil is excellent to grow cacao.
Location
- Region: Dong Nai Province, Southern Region
- Organisation / Farm: farmers grow the cacao at their family farms
Quality
- Variety: Trinitario cultivar TD2, TD3, TD7
- Flavour: Caramel, Dried fruits, Spices, Alcoholic note, White tobacco
- Fermentation: Predrainage, 6 days in wooden boxes
- Drying: Sun drying on tables with meshwire
Certification
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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 jute bags.
People
Farmers and their families benefit from increased and diversified income due to higher prices and continuous technical support.
Forest & Nature
In South-East Vietnam, cacao grows on the slopes and plateaus of the highlands. Dong Nai IS a hilly inland area to the north of the Mekong River with a volcanic rock surface. these cacao plantations are situated on low-lying slopes as well as in the valleys. The alluvial soil is excellent to grow cacao.
