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Fermented Cocoa Beans

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Primary harvest begins in October; mid-crop available from May.

Updated Dec 2025

Fermented Cocoa Beans

High-quality fermented and sun-dried cocoa beans sourced from Banga-Bakundu, known for deep chocolate profiles and rich butter content.

Packaging: 64 kg jute bagsMOQ: 128 kg (2 bags)Price on requestAvailability: Main crop and mid-crop cycles; contact for current lots

Pricing note: Pricing based on current ICCO market rates and destination.

Highlights

  • Traditional fermentation for flavor depth
  • High cocoa butter content
  • Grade 1 & Grade 2 export quality

Best for

Bean-to-bar chocolateCocoa butter extractionConfectionery

Harvest calendar

Oct – Jan

Main crop harvest; peak volume and larger bean sizes

May – Jul

Mid-crop harvest; ideal for secondary processing

Aug – Sep

Pruning and farm maintenance for main crop

Processing methods

  • Selective hand-picking of ripe yellow pods to ensure high sugar content.
  • 6-day fermentation in tiered wooden boxes to develop chocolate precursors.
  • Slow sun-drying on wooden patios and raised beds to achieve 7% moisture.

Storage notes

  • Stored in food-grade jute bags in well-ventilated, humidity-controlled warehouses.
  • Strict separation from strong-smelling goods to prevent flavor contamination.

Transport notes

  • Traditional jute bagging for breathability.
  • Container ventilation checks before loading.

Field or processing photos

Farmer spraying cocoa trees with organic fungicide
cocoa pods on tree

Meet the farmer

Lanita T

Post-Harvest Specialist · 5 years in fermentation and drying management

“The secret is in the fermentation box. If you don't turn the beans at the right time, you lose the chocolate soul.”

Focus: Standardizing fermentation times to ensure consistency.

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