"There are no formal industry standards as to what "single-origin" means. It's probably not a bad idea because of the widespread use of the term and the potential for misleading buyers.
I stopped using the phrase…"
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Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Clay Gordon Apr 15. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! I am seeking reliable sources of South American Single Origin chocolate. I have been using a Colombian and a Venezualan chocolate that claim to be single origin. As I continue my research I…Continue
a chocolatier's inventory tracking system
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Begun Jan 23. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello! I am looking for recommendations of a software or even a system of tracking inventory for a small but very exploratory artisan chocolate business (wholesells and direct sells product)? What…Continue
Visiting the Roots of cacao in South America - looking for guidance
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Hello! I am heading down to South America in the spring to get hands on learning in the cacao industry. My interest is primarily exposure in growing and processing of cacao beans as well as it;s…Continue
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Olivier L replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Hi Anne,
I can only agree with the previous comments, single origin is a marketing tool. I doubt any chocolate maker will go through a genetic testing session before using this "single origin" term to scientifically validate the…"
Kalibri Anne replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Wow, great conversation. Opens a lot of spots for exploring.
It seems on the note of 'single origin' - with there being no standards - it is in the best interest of the chocolate maker/chocolatier to explore these…"
Jim replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Sebastian,
You should be able to see photos of some of the process we use in Fazenda Venturosa
Jim Lucas"
Sebastian replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Thanks Jim - looking forward to it!"
Sebastian replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"You can absolutely have genetic variation w/in a pod. All of the seeds will not be genetically identical."
Jim replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Sebastian,
I'll put together a few shots and post as requested. I'll try to get it done by weeks end.
Jim Lucas"
Gap replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Interesting question Ruth. I think I have read that it is possible but I am not even close to being an expert on this topic."
Ruth Atkinson Kendrick replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Sebastian, is it possible for seeds in one pod to be different types, like cross-pollination?
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Sebastian replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Again it's possible to determine definitively. There's not a great deal of value in doing so however.
The biggest problem is - how do you define criollo? It's been done, there is an answer - but almost no one knows what it is…"
Gap replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"My understanding is this is the same issue with bars marked, for example, as Criollo strain. There might be 10% criollo or 100% but who knows - there is no standard to say what it should be. And often the farms the beans comes from might have more…"
Sebastian replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Correct, no legal requirements.
There are a few who can tell if it's true or not; it's certainly possible 8-)"
Gap replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"From what I've read (which admittedly is limited) there doesn't appear to be a "standard". Ie., you don't need to have a certain % of single origin beans in your chocolate to claim the whole bar is single origin. I guess…"
Sebastian replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Jim, would you be willing to post some photographs of your trees and fermentation and drying areas? I'd love to see them..."
Jim replied to Kalibri Anne's discussion Single Origin Chocolate - Standards?"Kalibri Anne,
The answer depends on how you frame your question. Single Origin is another advertising "buzz word" that tries to imply a special status for the beans that are used to make chocolate. I am a bean producer and have the ability…"
Kalibri Anne posted a discussionSingle Origin Chocolate - Standards?
Hello! I am seeking reliable sources of South American Single Origin chocolate. I have been using a Colombian and a Venezualan chocolate that claim to be single origin. As I continue my research I am questioning what does it mean, are their standards to claiming Single origin on the labels OR by the distributor? My question is does anyone know where I can get reliable information about this? or what do you know about the 'Single-Origin' chocolate world? Thank you!MSee More
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