Papua New Guinea
Price
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Product description
Since its introduction in the 20th century to Papua New Guinea, cacao went from being grown by a few plantations to becoming a cash crop grown by small holder farmers in different regions. Nowadays over one million cocoa farmers contribute to the production of more than 40 thousand tons of cocoa beans. Through national and international efforts, the quality and diversity of PNG cacao has received increased exposure and recognition.
Net weight | 62 kg |
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Weight | N/A |
Continent | Asia Pacific |
Country | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Madang region |
Packaging | 500gr Sample, 62kg Bags |
Cocoa type | Collected |
Flavour Profile | Acidity, Cacao, Caramel/Panela, Fresh Fruit, Leather, Smoky, Spice, Woody |
Region and Country
Markham District, Morobe Province, Papua New GuineaStory
The Markham River valley is a wide, sparsely populated area that encompasses a considerable amount of level agricultural land in the lower reaches. Once an area exclusively dedicated to cocoa plantations, it has also been developed for peanut cultivation and cattle farming. Markham Organic Cocoa organizes exports for smallholder cocoa and coffee farmers in the area. The producers cultivate organic cocoa by default but are not certified by an official body. There are 35 small local fermentaries to which these farmers are affiliated. By exporting through Markham Organic, farmers share directly in the profits of their sales without going through middlemen. The first overseas export ever of these farmers was purchased by Daarnhouwer and was widely covered by local media as an example of how farmers can improve their income by becoming a part of local farmer organizations.Harvest
April – July (main harvest) October – December (mid-crop)Genetics
SG2 and Tokiala hybrids which contain Upper Amazonian and Trinitario geneticsPost Harvesting Process
Central fermentation in tiered wooden boxes during 5 to 6 days; turned every 24 hours. Solar drying is done on raised tables or on drying beds with hot air which are controlled to prevent smoke taint.Flavour
Medium to heavy body with strong notes of fruit and smoked oak wood, slight vanilla and a nutty finish.Suggested alternatives:
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