PDG Cacao

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[PDG Cacao @pdgcocoa]

Out now! The new @pdgcacao newsletter, for #cacao and #chocolate industry professionals and enthusiasts. Sing-up here:
English: https://t.co/UHad43ZAM1
Spanish: https://t.co/KrGWmquXyF

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Have you ever had fine ##Robusta from Ghana? It might be a great diversification opportunity, even for #cacao farmers👉https://t.co/e8oAPX854R

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Did you know that #cocoabutter carries #cacao beans' aroma compounds?
Photo: Bare Bones Chocolate

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We strongly believe in creating clear quality guidelines to define #finecacao, and better define how it is bought and sold. Check out this podcast to learn more👉https://t.co/DU2G3JwyqW
Photo: @MayorgaOrganics

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Just like with #coffee, #milk is a great companion for #chocolate. There is no right or wrong way to use it, and things are especially interesting now with the creative ways #chocolatiers and #chocolatemakers are using milk.
Photo: LaBarr Chocolate

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Here is an article we brought out on #beantobar #chocolate, what does it mean to you specifically? https://t.co/5XLMXcDqHM

[Agribusiness(Amricfoundation) @amricfoundation]

There's so much burden, yet with true need for cocoa farmers to switch and adopt sustainable farm practices, often, we turn to ignore the fact that this shifts require capital before endeavors. When farmers earn stipends, we put so much at stake.

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@cowboychef 🙌👌

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This is the final step of #chocolate refining at @RaakaChocolate: the roller, after the #melanger.

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Not all #chocolate must be #conched to taste good, or have ideal texture. Do you have experience with this?
Photo: @Utopickcacao

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Playing around with tannins content is a way #craftchocolate can differentiate itself from the mass market. Tannins allow foodstuffs to age better, among other things. Here is some background for comparison: https://t.co/T7hARbLPlU
Photo: Chocolate Estapuyo

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Here’s a new app that allows you to tip #coffee farmers in #Colombia! It is definitely an interesting way to get consumers involved. https://t.co/eXDzUW3v4Q

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@ReFine_Chocolat We know it!

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Have you had the opportunity of sending cacao samples to a lab? It’s the only way to be completely sure of genetic information.
Video: mariac.forero

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It is important to inform ourselves on how to adapt byproducts to run a cost-efficient, lean #farming operation. Using #cacao pods as fertilizer or feed is one example.

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@Dormousechocs That’s great! How is your visit going?

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@LuisaAbram @cacao4hawaii Wow! Beautiful!

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This is a very famous #cacao variety called “Indio Rojo” or “Mayan Red.”
Photo: @joacocoa18

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Real #whitechocolate uses #cocoabutter straight from #cacao beans, allowing it to retain the aromas and some of the health benefits.
Photo: @mapchocolate

[PDG Cacao @pdgcocoa]

#Chocolate down to a science! Artistry is important, but consistency is also key.
Video: Maruco Chocolate