Peru · Amazonas / Cajamarca (Marañón River canyon)
reviewed
Nacionaladmixture
Cacao from the Marañón River canyon of northern Peru, where farms hold Nacional-type material rediscovered in 2007 and associated with a high incidence of white-cotyledon beans. The 'Marañón' label here refers to the river canyon and the Nacional rediscovery rather than the Motamayor Marañón genetic cluster.
Country
Peru
Region
Amazonas / Cajamarca (Marañón River canyon)
Growing region
Americas
Coordinates
-5.60°, -78.40° (approx.)
Elevation
900-1300 m
Producer
regional
Genetic groups
Nacional, admixture
Traditional class
Nacional
Also known as
Cañón del Marañón, Pure Nacional, Fortunato No. 4
Bean notes
Populations rediscovered on isolated farms in 2007 and found to carry Nacional-type genetics; a notable share of pods yield white/ivory cotyledon beans. The clone selected as 'Fortunato No. 4' originated here.
Harvest season
main Apr-Aug
Fermentation
Box fermentation, commonly 4-6 days; centrally managed for selected lots.
PR Newswire: 'Chocolate Thought to Be Extinct Rediscovered in Peru' — https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chocolate-thought-to-be-extinct-rediscovered-in-peru-112189619.html
USDA SNP analysis of Marañón canyon cacao (Pure Nacional / Fortunato No. 4)