Hacienda San Cayetano, Venezuela, 68% Cacao, Dark Chocolate with Farina Bona.
Vegan. Transparent Trade. Made in Zurich. Single Estate. Compostable Bag. Hacienda San Cayetano. 68% Cacao.
Chocolate or popcorn? Both.
Hacienda San Cayetano 68% dark chocolate with Farina Bona, roasted corn flour from Onsernone Valley (Switzerland). The result is reminiscent of popcorn: toasted, surprising, and full of character.
Hacienda San Cayetano is located in the Canoabo Valley, west of Venezuela. The cacao from the area has a high criollo content, a variety considered premium due to its scarcity and aromatic richness. Farina Bona is finely ground from gently roasted corn kernels. The combination of intense Venezuelan cacao with the aromas of roasted corn creates an experience unlike any other chocolate.
- Origin: Venezuela
- Predominant flavor note: Toasted
Hacienda San Cayetano, Venezuela, 68% Cacao, Dark Chocolate with Farina Bona.
Hacienda San Cayetano
Canoabo Criollo
Hacienda San Cayetano is a family business in Canoabo, western Venezuela. It was founded by Luis Morales in 2003; his son Rodrigo takes care of the cacao. In Canoabo, the native Criollo cacao, a variety recognized worldwide for its fine aroma, is cultivated.
Canoabo is also one of the highest areas where cacao can grow. The cacao is known for its elegant, slightly smoky flavor, with a subtle acidity.
The hacienda has a remarkable social and economic impact on the area: it motivates other farmers to resume cacao cultivation and has turned Canoabo into a cacao tourism destination.
Profile: Rich, with a pleasant roasted aroma and spicy notes.
- Variety: Criollo / Canoabo
- Origin: Canoabo Valley, Venezuela
- Producer: Luis and Rodrigo Morales
- Type: Family farm