16/01/2017

AGOSTONI, THE FAMILY NAME, SIGNS THE REDISCOVERY OF AN ANCIENT TREASURE: NATIVE BAGUA, BACK TO ORIGINS OF COCOA.

The Cocoa Bagua is for sure one of the most precious treasure in the Peruvian Amazon and it’s one of the world’s most ancient cocoa, grown as early as 3000 BC. A very light colour cocoa with delicates and aromatic notes that reveal a great and strong identity. The authentic and pure taste of this cocoa creates an extraordinary chocolate.

This cocoa is an organic production, certified by the European and US certification.

In Peru ICAM has established a direct relationship with the local cooperative APROCAM, an association that involves nearly 460  small farmers. Aprocam  activities are based on social, economical and  environmental sustainability criteria.

The Grand Cru Native Bagua, proposed by Agostoni is an Organic Dark Chocolate recipe 81% cocoa, a superior chocolate with an important and intense aromatic profile and a very strong identity. A so precious cocoa that it’s perfect also as Cocoa Paste. Obtained directly from roasted beans, peeled and minced, without the addition of other ingredients, it is produced with no concing process; Organic Cocoa Mass – Grand Cru Peru Origin Bagua Native offers a very authentic aroma, great and persistence.

The new Brand Agostoni presents also a new Natural Cocoa 10/12 Single Origin Peru, fat-reduced and natural cocoa powder, for an intense and authentic cocoa flavour; the Organic Cocoa nibs has a definitive taste of roasted cocoa. It’s a perfect inclusion for all the recipes in pralines, fillings and chocolate bars.