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Ancestral

Colombia - SN - CACAO ANCESTRAL - Bio - by Sail

Clones trinitariosFermented fine cacao
Organic
FCCO by Sail

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A cacao shaped by pure terroir expression and dedicated craftsmanship

Exceptional organic cacao born from a committed partnership, ensuring steady quality and a distinctive flavor identity.

Deeply rooted in history, cacao cultivation dates back to ancient times.
When we chose to ship these cacaos by sail, building a strong and reliable supply chain with our partners at CacaoHunters became essential. Amid rising global prices and uncertainties around quality, this collaboration allowed us to secure a steady and consistent supply.

ANCESTRAL Cacao, certified organic, is the result of a shared commitment between Nahù and CacaoHunters. To ensure quality at every stage, several small processing centers were established close to the production areas, including Jimain, Kuanime, and Gunchuwua.

Post-harvest operations follow CacaoHunters’ rigorous protocol. This partnership builds on commercial relationships initiated in 2017 through strategic alliances with various organizations and the support of Canadian cooperation (SOCODEVI).

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  • region

    Sierra Nevada
  • terroir

    Pueblo Bello Cesar
  • Farm

    Familias Productoras Indigenas Seynekun
  • Packaging

    30kg - Jute bags

  • Altitude

    1200
  • Variety

    Clones trinitarios

  • Process

    Fermented fine cacao

  • Fermentation time

    7 days
  • Fermentation of the bean

    72%
  • Drying

    14 days on drying beds

  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The farm Familias Productoras Indigenas Seynekun

In the heart of the Sierra Nevada, in northern Colombia, live the Arhuaco people. Sixty young members of these communities created the Seynekun association, which now enables nearly 800 people to benefit from their initiatives. Their ambition is to produce exceptional-quality cacao while helping improve local living conditions.
Seynekun brings a new approach to cacao production: the post-harvest phase is centralized and entrusted to the most trained young members, ensuring better control of the process. The resulting cacao highlights the richness of the Colombian terroir as well as the knowledge and practices passed down through generations within the Arhuaco community. 
  • Altitude

    1200
  • Agroforestry level

    1 - Simple

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