Organic Criollo Cacao Mass Drops, roasted, 1 kg

Product description

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

Gentle roasting preserves the typical Criollo aroma with delicate fruity and nutty notes. The high fat content ensures a smooth melt and even processing in confectionery, patisserie and bakeries, in line with Biova’s quality focus.

The handy drop format is easy to portion and melts evenly, so you can use this organic cacao flexibly for pralines, desserts, baked goods or to refine muesli and porridge. This makes it simple to incorporate intensely aromatic Biova cacao into your everyday kitchen and professional recipes.

Origin

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

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The cacao beans are grown according to organic standards without synthetic pesticides and harvested by hand. After fermentation and gentle drying, they are roasted, ground, shaped into drops and packed in 1 kg bags for kitchens, foodservice and artisan producers.

Key features

Using the fine Criollo variety gives the cacao mass a delicate, complex aroma with well-balanced bitterness. The fat content of 50–52% supports a clean melting behaviour, while the drop format makes weighing and dosing significantly easier than with solid blocks.

Origin & processing profile

Compared to bulk cacao, Peruvian Criollo cacao is considered milder and more multi-layered in aroma. The combination of organic cultivation, targeted roasting and careful grinding makes Biova cacao mass particularly suitable for fine confectionery, drinking chocolate and premium baked goods.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, it shows an intense yet balanced cacao note with subtle fruity and nutty accents. The aroma is warm, chocolatey and lightly roasted, while in the mouth the cacao mass is full-bodied with pleasant bitterness and a long finish.

Suggested uses

• Preparation of drinking chocolate, cacao drinks and hot chocolate using the cacao mass drops.
• Use in pralines, ganache, mousse, fillings and desserts in patisserie, confectionery and chocolaterie.
• For baking cakes, brownies, cookies, bars and for refining muesli and porridge.

Product specification

• Country of origin: Peru
• Form: Drops / pieces
• Colour: dark brown
• Fat content: approx. 50–52%
• Weight per unit: 1.0 kg bag
• Product type: Organic cacao mass, roasted (Criollo)