This ceremonial cacao (full-fat cacao paste) is an exceptional product of outstanding quality from Java, a stunning volcanic island in Indonesia. The finely ground cacao paste is conched and gently tempered to create a smooth, silky texture.
Nusantara cacao, made from the local variety of Trinitario beans, is distinguished by its exceptional quality, sweetness and rich aromas. It is the result of the combination of spicy notes with subtle floral accents, which enhances its unique character.
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Variety | Trinitario |
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Taste | Sweet |
Weight | 100 g, 1000 g, 250 g, 500 g |
Fat content | 51% |
Java cacao, from the Nusantara province, is a species of cacao tree grown on the Indonesian island of Java. Java was one of the first places in Asia where cacao cultivation began and is known for its unique varieties of cacao.
Java cacao is usually classified as a Forastero or Trinitario type. Cacao from Nusantara is characterized by its dark colour, and the beans have a rich, bitter taste with notes of coffee and a delicate acidity.
Nusantara cacao is used in the production of various types of chocolate, including dark chocolate, milk chocolate and white chocolate. It is also used in other cacao products, such as cacao powder.
This cacao is quite popular among chocolate makers and cacao enthusiasts due to its richness in flavour and aroma. In recent years, Indonesian cacao beans are gaining popularity in the international cacao world thanks to their unique taste and ever-improving quality.