Cacao beans outperformed Bitcoin

January 22, 2025

Cacao Beans Surpass Bitcoin as 2024's Top Commodity, While SPAGnVOLA Pursues the Ultimate Chocolate Aroma and Flavor for Over a Decade.

Cacao pods exhibit a wide range of sizes, colors, and textures. Once roasted, winnowed, and cleaned, the cacao beans—known as nibs—appear similar, making it impossible to determine their origin. These nibs, which naturally contain 30-60% cocoa butter, are ground into a wet paste. Sugar is then added, transforming the mixture into the beloved chocolate we all enjoy.

Over the years, I have come to appreciate that every cacao tree possesses a unique story, which is reflected in the aroma and flavor of the chocolate produced. Unfortunately, consumers today often miss the opportunity to experience single-tree chocolate due to the necessity of fermenting large batches. This process typically requires the simultaneous harvesting of multiple trees, as a single tree does not yield enough beans for optimal fermentation.

However, by harvesting from an individual tree and isolating the beans in a mesh bag, we can combine them with beans from other sources in larger quantities. This method allows for precise fermentation, paving the way for the production of single-tree chocolate.

Our passion for single-tree chocolate has led us to collaborate with the USDA in Baltimore to deepen our understanding of the genetic diversity of the cacao trees on our farm. This initiative has resulted in the identification of over 200 distinct varieties of cacao trees, scientifically referred to as genotypes.

Single-tree chocolate offers a remarkable flavor and aroma experience unlike any other. At SPAGnVOLA, we believe that the future of fine flavored chocolate lies in the isolation of specific cacao trees that have been carefully identified, flavor-tested, and propagated through grafting. This approach will enable us to cultivate orchards tailored to meet the preferences of the most discerning consumers.

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