100% Cacao - Colombia Huila

Product detailed description

This 100% natural cacao is made exclusively from pure cacao mass, produced from carefully selected fino de aroma cacao beans. The cacao is non-alkalized and full-fat, retaining its natural cacao butter content and authentic flavour profile without chemical treatment.

With a natural cacao butter content of approximately 52%, the cacao delivers a rich mouthfeel and supports the absorption of naturally occurring nutrients. Natural cacao is valued for its content of antioxidants, theobromine, and essential minerals – especially magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron, and is traditionally associated with sustained energy, focus, and overall well-being. It also contains a wide spectrum of vitamins, particularly A, B1, B2, B3, C and E. Unlike alkalized cocoa powders, this cacao preserves its natural colour, aroma, and complexity, making it ideal for authentic cacao drinks and chocolate preparations.

The cacao originates from a family farm located in the Huila department of southern Colombia. Thanks to its clearly defined origin, this cacao is classified as single origin (one region) and single estate (one finca).

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Origin, Farmer & Terroir

This cacao comes from Huila, Colombia, where it is grown by Luis on a family farm. Huila is Colombia’s largest specialty coffee-growing region and is also known for producing fine cacao. Almost every biotope is represented in the area – desert, savannah, volcano, river bed or rainforest. Thanks to variable altitude, slope, rainfall, moisture from the nearby river, wind, and sunlight, the region offers exceptionally diverse growing conditions. Cacao beans from Huila undergo an additional processing step after fermentation – rinsing with water – which contributes to a clean taste with well-defined fruit flavours.

The resulting cacao has a pleasantly intense character with medium sweet acidity and strong cacao background notes. It is particularly well suited for fruity hot chocolate prepared with water or for use in raw desserts with wild berries.

What is Fino de Aroma?

Fino de aroma is a designation used for cacao varieties with exceptional aromatic and flavour qualities. It represents only a small fraction of global cacao production and is most commonly associated with Criollo and Trinitario varieties.

Composition

Natural 100% full-fat, non-alkalized cacao containing up to 52% cacao butter

Country of origin

Colombia, Huila – Finca Santamaría

Variety

Trinitario, Criollo

Flavour profile

Pleasantly intense cacao with clear fruit expression, medium sweet acidity, and a strong cacao backbone.

Allergens

None

Application

Ideal for hot cacao drinks or hot chocolate, porridges, smoothies, baking

Nutrition Facts (per 100 g)

Energy 2092 kJ / 500 kcal

Fat 52 g

– of which saturates 32.5 g

Carbohydrates 29.5 g

– of which sugars 0 g

Fibre 14 g

Protein 13 g

Salt 0 g