Ethical sourcing

We proudly source our beans from Crafting Markets, a sustainable cocoa trading enterprise devoted to establishing enduring relationships with smallholder cocoa farmers globally.

Crafting Markets ensures that our supply chains are completely transparent and sustainable, creating valuable opportunities for smallholder farmers to thrive. Their dedication to fair trade is evident through direct payment and active engagement, ensuring that farmers receive a good price for their produce but and the support they need to flourish.

At Nouk Cacao, we embrace the values of transparency, sustainability, and fair trade. With Crafting Markets as our partner, we contributing to the well-being of the communities that cultivate our premium cacao ♥

Peru | Amazonas

C o o p e r a t i v e

The cooperative Norandino located in the north of Peru stands for their group of smallholder farmers. They are committed to elevating social standards and conserving the environmental heritage through high-quality produce. Norandino operates through four local networks in the regions Piura, Amazonas, Tumbes, and San Martin. The Amazon region is located in the northeastern part of Peru between the Andean mountain range and the Amazon. Many farmers are part of indigenous communities located in the province of Condorcanqui nourishing many native trees among which the ancient Nacional variety.

QUALITY & POST-HARVEST

NORANDINO operates through fermentation centers collecting wet cocoa from farmers in the specific area and control fermentation and drying.

Fermentation: 7 days

Drying: 9 days on average
Bean size: 69 beans per 100gram
Variety: Native, Nacional
Sorting: Hand sorted
Certification(s): Organic and Fair Trade

Other crops: Zapote, Citrus Trees

The FLAVOR PROFILE is very consistent

as they work with a selected group of farmers in a
small region of the country. Strict protocols are
being used during fermentation and drying.

STRAWBERRY, MACADAMIA NUTS, ORANGE

Harvest season: March - August
Cadmium: 0.88 mg/kg

Ecuador | Hacienda Limon

S i n g l e P l a n t a t i o n

In the heart of Ecuador, we find Hacienda Limon, a 191-hectare plantation growing one of the most exceptional cacao varieties, the Arriba Nacional. Cocoa beans from Limon are certified Heirloom Cacao. The farm is located in the Cotopaxi province, home to the most active volcano in Latin America and part of the Andes mountains. Historical eruptions have created a fertile soil rich in minerals and nutrients, an excellent land with high organic matter content, good moisture retention, and drainage.

Hacienda Limon is currently owned by 12Tree, a German sustainable investment firm. Since the acquisition in 2019, they have initiated several social programs including access to a scholarship program and 0% interest employee loans.

QUALITY & POST-HARVEST

Hacienda Limon is a single plantation controlling the full process of post-harvest. They grow, ferment and dry at their own facility

Fermentation: 4-5 days on average

Drying: 7-8 days on average
Bean size: 66 beans per 100 gram
Variety: Nacional (EET 19, 95, 96 48, 103)
Sorting: Machine sorted
Certification(s): Organic in process

Other crops: Banana, Lumber, Tropical Fruits

The FLAVOR PROFILE is very consistent

as the Hacienda Limon team controls the full process of fermentation and drying. Strict protocols are being used.

FLOWERS, HAZELNUTS, CARAMEL AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE

Harvest season: October - February
Cadmium: 0.30 mg/kg