Peru - Gran Nativo Blanco (White beans) (1KG) (Organic)

Region and country
 San Juan de Bigotes, Piura Department, North East Peru

Story
The Piura Department, home of the ‘Nativo Blanco’, is the warmest area in Peru with only one rainy season in February and March. Unlike other cacao varieties, Gran Nativo cacao likes these dry tropical conditions. Gran Nativo Blanco – Great Native White – derives its name from the high percentage of white beans and growing area in San Juan de Bigotes valley. The variety was forgotten for a long time, untill it was rediscovered in 2008. With its great complex and delicate flavours it rapidly became the most awarded cacao in Peru.

Supply Chain
100% traceable supply chain. Smallholder farmers sell wet beans to central fermentary. Export takes place from Norandino facilities in Piura.

Genetics
Native beans from the upper amazon basin

 Fermentation
Fermentation takes 5-6 days in wooden boxes Drying: Natural sun-drying on wooden tables

Flavour profile
complex flavour of sweet lemon, passion fruit, toffee, pineaple and grapefruit