Organic raw Criollo cocoa beans, 50–52% cocoa butter

Product description

Organic Criollo cocoa is offered here as whole, raw cocoa beans with a brown colour and a uniform bean size. With a natural cocoa butter content of around 50–52%, these beans are an ideal base for fine chocolate and cocoa-based specialities.

Careful selection and gentle drying preserve the typical aroma profile of this fine Criollo cocoa to a large extent. Biova supplies a consistent bulk product tailored to the needs of professional users in craft production, foodservice and confectionery.

Whether for bean-to-bar chocolate, pâtisserie, pralines or aromatic cocoa drinks, the whole raw beans can be roasted, cracked and ground as required. This allows you to control the flavour profile of your organic cocoa precisely and adapt it to your own recipes.

Origin

The Criollo cocoa beans come from traditional cocoa-growing areas in tropical regions with a warm, humid climate. There, the cocoa trees usually grow in the shade of taller trees, which supports slow ripening of the pods and consistent bean quality.

Cultivation / production / harvest

The organic cocoa is grown in line with organic standards, without synthetic pesticides and without mineral fertilisers. Ripe pods are harvested by hand, the beans are selected, gently dried and packed by Biova as whole, raw cocoa beans in convenient bulk units.

Key features

Criollo is considered a particularly aromatic and comparatively rare cocoa variety with fine acidity and a complex flavour profile. The beans are offered in true raw quality, so roast level, grind size and further processing remain entirely in your hands and you can develop your own cocoa character.

Differences in origin and processing

Depending on the region of origin, the fruitiness, bitterness and acidity of the cocoa beans can vary significantly. Drying time and temperature also shape the later aroma profile, so with Biova’s whole beans you can fine-tune the sensory direction through your own roasting and processing.

Taste & aroma

The raw Criollo beans offer a mild yet multi-layered aroma with delicate bittersweet, nutty and slightly fruity notes. On the nose they recall classic chocolate with subtle floral nuances, which can be further intensified through tailored roasting and grinding.

Suggested uses

• Producing your own bean-to-bar chocolate from whole raw cocoa beans
• Use in pâtisserie and confectionery for pralines, ganaches and dessert components
• Processing into cocoa drinks, smoothies or as a crunchy topping after crushing

Product specification

• Country of origin: tropical cocoa-growing regions (not specified)
• Grading: pieces / whole beans, bulk product
• Colour: brown
• Raw cocoa content: 100% whole cocoa beans
• Cocoa butter content: approx. 50–52%
• Weight per unit: approx. 1.05 kg per bulk unit