Cacao beans
We source our cacao from different communities of Tabasco and Chiapas.
At Agrofloresta
We are harnessing the genetic potential of cacao in Tabasco and Chiapas by carefully managing a centralized fermentation facility. The region is the only place in the world having at least 4,000 years of uninterrupted production and consumption of cacao. The region’s long history of cacao starts with the mother culture of Mesoamerica – the Olmecs – an ancient civilization that left residues of theobromine in 3000+ year old vessels. Its central role to Mesoamerican civilization continued with the Mayas. When Cortes marched through Tabasco, he wrote to the King of Spain describing a peaceful land with abundant cacao. With the first beans that crossed the Atlantic ocean, cacao became Mesoamerica’s gift to the world.
In present day Mexico, Tabasco and Chiapas produce around 95% of Mexican cocoa and almost three times as much as all of Central America.
Description
- Fermented, cacao beans
- Packed in yute bags with grainPro bags to assure quality
- Bags of 65 kg (custom-made weight available if required)
- Organic certificate, fair trade
- Non-organic available upon request
- Origins: Tabasco and Soconusco
This intimate history of cacao makes the region a hotspot for cacao diversity and hybridization between criollo and amelonado cacaos. This cross is normally called trinitario – although in our context, it should be called “mexicano”.
Sustainability
We provide farmers with better prices and save them labor with our transportation services. We build local production capacity through agronomic and input support. We preserve, create and improve agroforestry systems and contribute to the well-being of surrounding conservation areas. Our work is boosting biodiversity, soil health and carbon capture.
Origin
Unique flavors and aromas from the different Mexican terroirs.
Traceability
We source cacao from different communities in Tabasco and Chiapas. Our cacao beans are traced by community and producer.
Best Post-Harvest Practices
Assuring taste, consistent quality and production volume.
