Organic cocoa | Criollo | Drops cocoa mass | roasted | 50-52% fat

What is it about / Product description

Organic cocoa from fine Criollo cocoa mass is produced in Peru from carefully roasted cocoa beans and processed into practical drops. The dark brown pieces with 50–52% cocoa butter are ideal as a base for premium chocolate creations and drinking chocolate.

Thanks to gentle roasting, the typical Criollo aroma with fine fruity and nutty nuances is preserved. The high fat content ensures a smooth melting behavior and even processing in confectionery, patisserie and bakeries, in line with Biova’s preferred standards.

The handy drop form is easy to dose and melts evenly, allowing you to use organic cocoa flexibly for pralines, desserts, baked goods or for refining muesli and porridge. This way you can easily integrate intensely aromatic Biova cocoa into your everyday cooking and professional recipes.

Origin

The cocoa mass comes from Peru, a traditional cocoa-growing country with a tropical climate and fertile soils. Selected regions with constant temperatures and sufficient rainfall offer ideal conditions for the sensitive Criollo variety.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The cocoa beans are grown according to organic guidelines without synthetic pesticides and harvested by hand. After fermentation and gentle drying, they are roasted, ground and formed into drops, then packed in practical 1 kg units for kitchens and gastronomy.

Special features

The use of the fine Criollo variety gives the cocoa mass a delicate, complex aroma with harmonious bitterness. The fat content of 50–52% supports clean melting behavior, while the drop form makes weighing and dosing significantly easier compared to block products.

Differences in origin and processing

Peruvian Criollo cocoa is considered milder and more aromatically complex than bulk cocoa. The combination of organic cultivation, targeted roasting and careful grinding results in a smooth texture and makes Biova cocoa mass particularly suitable for fine confectionery and high-quality baked goods.

Taste & aroma

Sensory-wise, there is an intense yet well-balanced cocoa note with subtle fruity and nutty hints. The aroma is warm, chocolaty and lightly roasted; on the palate the cocoa mass is full-bodied with pleasant bitterness and a long finish.

Possible applications

• Preparation of drinking chocolate, cocoa beverages and hot chocolate based on cocoa mass drops
• Use in pralines, ganache, mousse, fillings and refined desserts in patisserie and confectionery
• Use in baking cakes, brownies, cookies, bars and for refining muesli and porridge

Product specification

• Country of origin: Peru
• Grain size: Drops / pieces
• Color: dark brown
• Fat content: approx. 50–52%
• Weight per unit: 1.0 kg
• Product type: Organic cocoa mass, roasted