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Organic cacao and chocolate
By APODIP
Organic cacao and chocolate
By APODIP
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Alta Verapaz • Guatemala Started in January 2003 Active Agroforestry, Conservation, Education
Summary
The farmer association APODIP works closely together with small producers of organic cacao in Sierra de las Minas and the Polochic valley in eastern Guatemala. The cacao fulfills highest criteria of ecological and social sustainability.
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5 years ago by Ineke
Transport of the cacao
The dried cacao beans are transported to a central collection centre of APODIP.
5 years ago by Ineke
Quality control
The cacao production, harvest and processing happens under a constant tecnical supervision and quality control by APODIP.
5 years ago by Ineke
Drying process
After fermentation, the cacao beans are carefully dried. During stable weather conditions the drying can take place outside in the sun. Internal drying offers a higher protection from rain, insects and fungi.
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