100% Cocoa Mass DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ÖKO CARIBE

Öko-Caribe (or German for "eco-Caribe"), located in the cocoa-rich Duarte region of the Dominican Republic, is a highly regarded cocoa producer. The Dominican Republic itself is well-known in the cocoa world as a pioneer of organic cocoa, while Öko-Caribe leads the country and is highly valued for its impeccable quality and excellent taste. In 2020, Öko invested in more extensive cocoa fermentation and drying equipment to serve the growing fine chocolate market.
The cocoa is distinguished by its delicate nutty and honey flavour.

Ingredients: cocoa beans*. May contain traces of milk and hazelnuts . Cocoa solids minimum 100%.

*organic

Store in a dry, cool place (~18°C).

Origin of cocoa beans:

Country/Region: Dominican Republic, San Francisco de Macoris

Exporter: ÖKO Caribe

Cocoa beans purchased from 181 farmers in Duarte province.

Fermentation: 5-6 days in wooden boxes

Drying: on racks in an open, sunny area

Photos: Austėja Liu, Crafting Markets