The Heritage
Born from a food sovereignty initiative, Cahabon cacao is a by-product of a mission to nourish farming families and protect the land. It reflects a grassroots spirit and the vitality of a richly diverse ecosystem.
Flavour Profile
Fruity, notes of banana with a subtle bitterness and milky depth.
Fermentation
7 days in large wooden boxes.
Type of Environment
Small villages on a mountainside valley. Young fruit forest gardens, close to many viviendas (residences), and surrounded by wilderness.
Region
Alta Verapaz
Type of Ownership
Land parcels owned by worker’s families. Production and transformation are managed by a centre for food sovereignty.
Serving Sizes
0.5 lb / 227g - 10-20 everyday portions or 5-10 ceremonial portions.
1 lb / 454g - 20-40 everyday portions or 10-20 ceremonial portions.
The Heritage
Born from a food sovereignty initiative, Cahabon cacao is a by-product of a mission to nourish farming families and protect the land. It reflects a grassroots spirit and the vitality of a richly diverse ecosystem.
Flavour Profile
Fruity, notes of banana with a subtle bitterness and milky depth.
Fermentation
7 days in large wooden boxes.
Type of Environment
Small villages on a mountainside valley. Young fruit forest gardens, close to many viviendas (residences), and surrounded by wilderness.
Region
Alta Verapaz
Type of Ownership
Land parcels owned by worker’s families. Production and transformation are managed by a centre for food sovereignty.
Serving Sizes
0.5 lb / 227g - 10-20 everyday portions or 5-10 ceremonial portions.
1 lb / 454g - 20-40 everyday portions or 10-20 ceremonial portions.
