Vietnam Cacao Production
January 20, 2011
Here's an update on cacao sourced from Vietnam...
Back in October of 2010, I wrote in my blog about the introduction of a limited edition of Scharffen Berger 72% Vietnamese single-origin chocolate bar.
Now, a Belgian chocolate manufacturer has launched the first ever, 100% Vietnamese chocolate available for wholesale, a new business-to-business operation.
Vietnam is new to cacao production. Plantations have had many setbacks over the years, but since 2005 the production has increased.
The recipients of the bulk chocolate will be from the bakery, ice cream, and confectionery industries.
The single source Vietnamese chocolate comes in a 70% cocoa content formulation. It is said to have the following flavor attributes: fruity and spicy, with citrus and cinnamon notes.
The availability of Vietnamese cocoa beans is still pretty scarce, but more is expected as companies heavily invest in Vietnam production.
Although everything is still in the early stages, experts predict expansion is in the works.
The future is very promising for cacao in Vietnam!
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