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Food | 30 October, 2009 [ 09:29 ]

Cacao with the best aroma in the world grows in Peru


LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra

Representants of Tocache Farming Cooperative came back from France with a document that certifies their production won the first place in the category "cocoa's aroma" in the international contest made at the Paris Chocolat Show (Salon du Chocolat).

Mario Cavero Egúsquiza, General Manager, said this is the first time Peru won this prize, the most important in cocoa business.

Tree out of five Peruvian samples were acknowledged among the top ten due to their fine characteristics: Oro Verde Cooperative from Lamas (San Martín), Acopagro (San Martin) and Arprocat (Tumbes).

The competition was held at the Paris Chocolat Show, between October 14th and 18th, where 152 samples from the 15 most important producing countries were presented.

"Peruvian cocoa surprised for his quality and variety of origins, attracting the attention of the press and industry. Some potential customers showed interest in buying our cacao," added Cavero.

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