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Roasted Cacao: A New Wine Pairing Experience

In a delightful fusion of flavors, Pirot Japan, a company specializing in wine import and retail, has recently adopted a unique product developed by Foods Cacao Co., Ltd., featuring roasted cacao from Lampang, Thailand. This new offering combines the art of winemaking with the intricate flavors of cacao, creating a special gift that enhances the enjoyment of wine tasting.

The Essence of Roasted Cacao

This roasted cacao is a stage before it becomes the well-known cacao nibs. The process of cacao production typically involves several steps: harvesting, fermenting, drying, roasting, shelling, and finally transforming into cacao nibs. However, the roasted cacao we are discussing retains the shell, allowing consumers to savor the cacao in its raw form, much like tasting whole pistachios or peanuts while enjoying their shells as well.

This innovative product allows consumers a rare opportunity to see, touch, and taste cacao beans in their full, unprocessed glory. The primary value lies in being able to experience both the aroma and flavor of cacao before it is further refined into chocolate.

The Journey of Flavor Discovery

Foods Cacao Co., Ltd. previously focused on exploring the differences in fermentation aromas, offering roasted cacao options characterized as fruity, nutty, and herbal. This led to a fascinating experience for consumers who could compare these distinct profiles based on the cacao's origins and fermentation conditions.

Following this, the company developed roasted cacao beans according to different roasting profiles akin to specialty coffee—light, medium, and dark roasts. These innovative flavors are now present in cacao mass and chocolate products.

With the intention of enhancing sensory experiences, Foods Cacao crafted roasted cacao beans that varied in roasting stages—light, medium, and dark. This allows consumers to intuitively perceive the differences in fermentation and roasting scents through direct tasting, thus elevating their appreciation of cacao.

Collaboration with Pirot Japan

The journey began when the medium roast cacao bean was first proposed to Pirot Japan as a complementary pairing with their wines. Rigorous tasting evaluations ensued, where different roast levels were compared. The conclusion was clear—this medium roast variant successfully complemented the wine without overpowering its essence, making it an ideal choice.

Unique Characteristics of Thai Lampang Cacao

Originating from Lampang in Northern Thailand, the cacao beans are known for their bright acidity derived from fermentation and a fragrance reminiscent of tropical fruits. The THAI COCOA LAMPANG company uses traditional wooden barrels to ferment the cacao, producing beans with a unique refreshing acidity.

With a medium roast, the cacao retains its fruity fermentation aroma while layering it with nutty, roasted notes. This combination creates a three-dimensional aromatic experience when consuming them with the shell still intact.

Foods Cacao's Commitment

Foods Cacao's role in this partnership includes:

• - Selecting specialty cacao bean varieties from Lampang, Thailand.
• - Collating information regarding fermentation backgrounds and flavor characteristics.
• - Designing roasting profiles for light, medium, and dark roasting.
• - Overseeing the prototyping and refinement process in small batches.

This is not simply a manufacturing contract; it represents a collaborative effort between Pirot Japan and Foods Cacao to innovate product design right from the conceptual stage.

Looking Ahead

This initiative reflects a unique approach to tasting experiences by incorporating a different angle of appreciating food—pairing it with wine to reveal new values. Foods Cacao aims to expand this concept beyond cacao, collaborating with hotels, eateries, wine brands, and more to create engaging culinary experiences.

About Foods Cacao Co., Ltd.

Foods Cacao Co., Ltd. partners with farms to develop and procure specialty cacao, overseeing every step from fermentation to roasting and final processing. The company specializes in designing experiences that leverage the intrinsic qualities and aromas of the cacao. It also offers boutique batches of collaborative specialty chocolate OEM.

For those interested in exploring similar projects or discussing ingredient sourcing and manufacturing methods, please reach out via the linked page for Foods Cacao's OEM or partnerships.

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