Ecuador sits at the center of the fine flavor cocoa world — quite literally. The country accounts for more than 56% of global fine flavor cocoa production, the highest concentration on earth, and its Arriba Nacional variety remains the reference point for premium chocolate makers from Brussels to Tokyo.
What makes Nacional different? A combination of volcanic soils, equatorial microclimates with two harvests per year, and post-harvest expertise: controlled fermentation (indexes of 75% and above are achievable at origin) and sun drying to buyer specification. The result is the floral, fruity profile that industrial CCN-51 simply cannot replicate.
At KATUNA Trade we verify quality at origin — AGROCALIDAD certification, fermentation index sampling, and pre-shipment inspection before the container is sealed. Request a sample to benchmark Ecuadorian Nacional against your current supply.