Organic Criollo Cacao Mass Raw 50–52% Cocoa Butter 1 kg

Product description

Organic cacao from fine Criollo beans, this natural raw cacao mass from Peru contains around 50–52% cocoa butter. The dark brown mass offers an intense, finely nuanced cacao profile and is produced by Biova from carefully selected raw material.

Thanks to its natural fat content, the raw cacao mass has a pleasant melt and is easy to temper, grate or melt directly. Certified organic quality and the absence of sugar, emulsifiers and flavourings make it a pure, versatile ingredient for demanding applications.

In creative kitchens, organic cacao is ideal as a base for your own chocolate bars, pralines, couvertures and drinking chocolate. The cacao mass can be flexibly dosed and used in desserts, baked goods, muesli or smoothies, and combines perfectly with other Biova products.

Origin

The cacao mass comes from Peru, a traditional cacao-growing region with a tropical climate and fertile soils. In selected areas, Criollo beans are cultivated that are valued for their fine, aromatic profile, with Biova focusing on transparent origin and consistent quality.

Cultivation / Production / Harvest

The cacao trees are grown according to organic standards and cared for without synthetic crop protection agents. After harvesting, the beans are carefully fermented, gently dried and ground into cacao mass without high heat, then formed into convenient 1 kg blocks.

Key features

Criollo is one of the finest cacao varieties and is known for its mild bitterness and complex aroma. The combination of organic quality, raw processing and a natural fat content of around 50–52% cocoa butter results in a Biova cacao mass free from sugar, emulsifiers and added flavourings.

Origin and processing differences

Compared to cacao from higher-yield varieties such as Forastero, Peruvian Criollo cacao offers more finesse and less pronounced bitterness. Gentle raw processing without intense roasting creates a more nuanced flavour profile with less roast character and a clearly defined origin.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, this cacao shows an intense yet balanced profile with light nutty and subtle fruity notes. The aroma is full-bodied and chocolatey without dominant roasted sharpness, while the natural cocoa butter delivers a pleasant melt in chocolate, drinks and desserts.

Suggested uses

• Making your own chocolate bars, pralines, couvertures and coatings
• Preparing drinking chocolate, cacao drinks, shots and smoothies
• Refining desserts, pastries, muesli, porridge or energy balls

Product specification

• Country of origin: Peru
• Form: Block, ideal for portioning and melting
• Colour: typical dark brown
• Quality: organic, raw, Criollo, approx. 50–52% cocoa butter
• Weight per unit: 1 kg
• Pack size: 1 × 1 kg bag