ARCHOCOL – Asociación de Cacaoteros y Artesanos Chocolateros de Colombia (Cacao)
The Archocol family, led by a mother and her three children, is dedicated to transforming fine cacao into specialty products. They have participated in international trade fairs and have solid experience in the cacao sector. Two of them are certified chocolatiers and cacao tasters. Their mission is to revive the 5,000-year-old tradition of artisanal cacao craftsmanship.
- Country: Colombia
- Department: Norte de Santander
- Municipalities: Toledo, Zulia, Catatumbo
- Elevation: 600 – 700 M.A.S.L.
- Varietal: Fear 5, Tame 2, Saravena 13, San Vicente 41, hybrid and criollo.
- Sensorial profile: Nutty, red berries notes, with low acidity.
- Production unit area: 9 hectares, 9000 cultivated trees.
- Harvest: Manual
- Processing method: Fermented in wooden beds.
- Drying: The “casaelda” method
- Sustainability certificates: None
