Organic Criollo Cocoa Mass Raw 50–52% Cocoa Butter

Product description

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

Thanks to its natural fat content, the raw cocoa 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 cocoa is ideal as a base for your own chocolate bars, pralines, couvertures and drinking chocolate. The cocoa mass can be flexibly dosed and incorporated into desserts, baked goods, muesli or smoothies, and combines perfectly with other Biova products.

Origin

The cocoa mass comes from Peru, a traditional cocoa-growing region with a tropical climate and fertile soils. In selected areas, Criollo beans are cultivated that are valued for their fine, aromatic profile.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The cocoa trees are grown according to organic standards and are cared for without synthetic crop protection agents. After harvesting, the beans are carefully fermented, gently dried and ground into cocoa mass without being exposed to high heat.

Key features

Criollo is one of the finest cocoa 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 cocoa mass without sugar, emulsifiers or added flavourings.

Origin and processing differences

Compared with cocoa from higher-yield varieties such as Forastero, Peruvian Criollo cocoa offers more finesse and less pronounced bitterness. Gentle raw processing without intensive roasting leads to a more nuanced flavour profile with fewer roasted notes.

Taste & aroma

On the palate, it shows an intense yet balanced cocoa profile with light nutty and subtly fruity notes. The aroma is full-bodied and chocolatey without dominant roasted sharpness, while the natural cocoa butter provides a pleasant melt.

Suggested uses

• Making your own chocolate bars, pralines, couvertures and coatings
• Preparing hot chocolate, cocoa drinks, shots and smoothies
• Enhancing desserts, baked goods, muesli, porridge or energy balls

Product specification

• Country of origin: Peru
• Form: block, ideal for portioning and melting
• Colour: typical dark brown