Ecuador Costa Esmeraldas Cacao Nibs

Located in the Esmeraldas region just inland from the town of Muisne, the Salazar family has established a beautiful, single-estate cacao farm. All of the farm management, harvesting, fermentation, and drying are all done on site. This allows for incredible control and results in one of the most consistent sources of cacao. Using pure Ecuadorian Nacional Hybrid varietals, Esmeraldas yields dependable cacao at its finest with predominant fudge and cocoa notes with subtle floral and berry undertones.

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Sustainability Report

Variety:

Ecuadorian Nacional Hybrids EET-95 EET-96 EET-103

Process:

Centrally Fermented, Raised Bed Dried

Elevation:

50 Meters

Cup:

Cocoa, Roasted Almond, Floral, Berry

Variety:

Ecuadorian Nacional Hybrids EET-95 EET-96 EET-103

Process:

Centrally Fermented, Raised Bed Dried

Elevation:

50 Meters

Cup:

Cocoa, Roasted Almond, Floral, Berry

Story

Single estate. Less than 10 miles inland from the town of Muisne in the Esmeraldas province. Cacao orchards were established six years ago on former cattle pasture with very steep terrain. Establishment of cacao, timber, and other fruit trees has reduced erosion on the farm site. Esmeraldas has an unusual climate, with little variation in average temperatures. The region has relatively short wet season from January to May each year, but during the dry season, the weather is almost always overcast with light drizzling rain.

Costa Esmeraldas is a family owned and operated 100-hectare cacao farm. All members of the Salazar family (Fredy, Monica, and siblings Freddy and Indira) actively participate in the cacao business. Freddy is directly responsible for managing operations at the farm and post-harvest center. Management of the cacao orchards create over 40 full-time jobs within the local community in rural Esmeraldas.

FOB Price

$5.79

Transportation

$0.00

Equivalent NYSE Commodity Cacao Price

$2.36

Fair Trade Min.

$0.00

C Market

$0.00

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