Cocoa

Angolan cocoa at its finest

From nursery to industrial processing, every stage is managed to reveal the full aromatic potential of our cocoa.

Production Process

Ten stages of rigour

01

Nurseries

Production of selected plants, with strict phytosanitary control.

02

Planting

Planting with tree shading and soil protection.

03

Flowering

Agronomic monitoring of flowering and pod set.

04

Ripe pods

Monitoring ripeness for harvesting at the ideal moment.

05

Pod opening

Careful extraction of beans, preserving grain integrity.

06

Fermentation

Controlled fermentation — the decisive stage for chocolate aroma.

07

Drying

Slow, even drying to the optimum moisture level for conservation.

08

Grading

Selection by size and quality, according to export standards.

09

Storage

Ventilated warehouses, with humidity control and batch traceability.

10

Processing

Processing into nibs, liquor, butter and cocoa powder.

From Cocoa to Chocolate

The journey of flavour

A complete value chain that transforms Angola's natural wealth into products of high added value.

1

Cocoa

Beans fermented and dried at origin.

2

Roasting

Roasting that reveals aroma precursors.

3

Grinding

Producing cocoa liquor.

4

Refining

Silky texture and balanced flavour.

5

Chocolate

Final product with Angolan identity.