TRACEABILITY
  • 10 METRIC TONNES

  • 4 WEEKS 200MT

  • 10,000 METRIC TONES PER YEAR

  • TRINITARIO GRADE1 8% MOISTURE


  • FULLY CERTIFIED

    PYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATION ON FILE

  • 🍫 Trinitario Cocoa: Quick Facts Chocolatiers Will Value

    • Hybrid Variety: Trinitario is a natural hybrid of Criollo and Forastero, combining the finesse of Criollo with the robustness of Forastero.

    • Flavor Profile: Offers a complex, nuanced flavor—notes of fruit, spice, floral undertones, and mild acidity.

    • Rarity & Prestige: Represents only about 10–12% of global cocoa production, making it a premium choice.

    • Fermentation Compatibility: Responds well to careful fermentation, enhancing its aromatic potential and depth.

    • Bean Structure: Typically plumper than Criollo, with better disease resistance and yield.

    • Fine Cocoa Classification: Recognized by the ICCO (International Cocoa Organization) as a fine flavor cocoa variety.

    • Preferred by Artisans: Widely chosen by craft chocolatiers and high-end chocolate makers for single-origin bars and couverture.

  • 🌍 Cameroon’s Role in Trinitario Cocoa Production

    • Niche Production Area: While Cameroon is mostly known for bulk Forastero, it produces Trinitario in select regions, especially in Southwest and Central Cameroon.

    • Climatic Advantage: The volcanic soils and humid rainforest climate of Cameroon enhance Trinitario’s flavor development.

    • Sustainable Practices Rising: Smallholder farms are increasingly adopting organic and fair trade certifications.

    • Potential for Premium Export: Cameroonian Trinitario is less exploited globally, presenting opportunity for boutique chocolatiers seeking unique origins.

    • Local Fermentation Hubs: Cooperatives and initiatives are helping improve post-harvest processes, like fermentation and drying, essential for flavor preservation.

    • Government & NGO Support: There is growing investment in promoting value-added cocoa exports, including fine flavor beans like Trinitario.

  • 10,000 MT FULL CASH FLOW

  • ORIGIN : CAMEROON

    COLOR: REDISH

    GRAIN: BULKY NOT FLAT

    TEXTURE : FINE COCOA BEAN RED COLOR

    FERMENTATION: 5-6 DAYS

    LIFESPAN: 3 YEARS IF WELL PRESERVED

    BEAN COUNT PER 100g : 90 - 95 BEANS

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TRINITARIO COCOA BEANS

FLAVOR PROFILE

A West African Cocoa  flavor wheel divided into color-coded sections labeled Nut, Cinnamon Cardamom, Earthy, Floral, Spice, Raspberry Mango, Fruit, all around the central label 'Flavor Wheel' for the forastero cocoa beans


FORASTERO COCOA BEANS

FLAVOR PROFILE

Pie chart showing flavor composition of forastero Ghana chocolate with segments labeled Nutty, Boast, Bitter, Fruity, Brown Spice, Green, Chocolate.