Our Cacao beans are 100% National Fino de Aroma - Arriba.
Dried cocoa beans from Balzar, Ecuador. Raw, pure, unprocessed, gluten-free, and additive-free.
Perfect for making homemade cocoa products from scratch,
chocolates, nibs, anything!
Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets.
About the “Cacao de Arriba” denomination.
From Balzar, Ecuador, to the world.
The Cacao de Arriba denomination is given to a variation of the national Ecuadorian Cacao
from the regions of Los Rios, and Guayas. It is a type of cocoa that is unique in the world.
National Cacao de Arriba is characterized by a very short fermentation process,
it produces a smooth chocolate with a pleasant flavor and aroma!
Which is why it is also recognized as “Fino de Aroma”.
It is acclaimed for its fine aroma and complex flavor, often described as having herbal,
floral, fruity, and nutty notes.
These qualities render it ideal for the production of high quality-gourmet chocolate
(and other products).
It is highly regarded and very appreciated in the fine chocolate industry.
Ecuador is the first country that exports the National Cacao de Arriba worldwide for its quality.