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THE ORIGINS
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FROM THE CAREFUL SELECTION OF THE BEST IN EACH COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Icam selects its single origin cho- colates from countries that are the birthplace of cocoa. The result is a high quality chocolate range with surprising aromatic notes, distin- ctive characteristics expressing the typical features of each area, each
type of cocoa plant and each indi- vidual harvesting season. These are the perfect products for creating recipes in which the full-bodied ta- ste of a chocolate with great perso- nality is celebrated.
Cocoa from Ecuador is renowned for being refined and aromatic. ICAM has selected several plantations in the central part of the country where the typical Nacional cocoa “sabor arriba” grows with its characteristic flavour from the Forastero bean variety.
It is here that we find the origins of the Mesoamerican bounty: with over 4000 years of history, and nurturing deep roots in the indigenous culture, from the Olmecs to the Mayans. Today, the genetic potential and the aromatic quality of the cocoa originating in the Sierra da Tabasco and Chiapas regions are harnessed through careful management of the harvest and the fermentation process.
MEXICO
DARK CHOCOLATE COUVERTURE
Peru is the birthplace of cocoa which can be traced back over 3,000 years. The main bean variety is Criollo, ideal for producing refined chocolate with a delicate, highly aromatic taste and slight bitterness.
The Dominican Republic is ranked among the top ten cocoa exporters in the world. Here, ICAM has selected the finest cocoa, the “Hispaniola” variety, from some of the most exclusive plantations in the province of Duarte.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
DARK CHOCOLATE COUVERTURE
ECUADOR
PERU
DARK CHOCOLATE COUVERTURE
COCOA PASTE COCOA POWDER
DARK CHOCOLATE BAKING DROPS COCOA POWDER