Experience the Excellence of Cameroonian Cocoa
Cameroon’s rich genetic heritage and enduring tradition of cocoa production, rooted in sustainable agroforestry, distinguish it from other West African cocoa-growing regions. As a liberalized market, Cameroon takes pride in ensuring that global price increases directly benefit its hardworking farmers.
At the heart of our innovation is Cooko’s Research and Development Center, located in Ntui—a vibrant region in central Cameroon, just 50 kilometers north of the capital, Yaoundé.
Why Choose COOKO’s Source Fermented Cacao®?
When you partner with us, you unlock the unique advantages of Cameroon’s extraordinary cocoa:
1. GENETIC VARIATION
Many of the cocoa trees planted around Ntui can be traced back to a collection compiled by the botanist Preuss in 1901, displaying a significant share of ancient Criollo from Venezuela and very different from the less complex cultivars from other West African countries. These are combined by a selection of more recently introduced Trinitarios.
2. SECURITY OF VOLUMES
The rapid expansion of cocoa production in the Mbam-et-Kim region of Cameroon has proven to reliably provide high-quality cocoa at consistent volumes.
GENETIC VARIATION Unique Criollo and Trinitario blends. Many of the cocoa trees planted around Ntui can be traced back to a collection compiled by the botanist Preuss in 1901, displaying a significant share of ancient Criollo from Venezuela and very different from the less complex cultivars from other West African countries. These are combined by a selection of more recently introduced Trinitarios.
FINE FLAVOUR PROFILES Recognized by ICCO as fine flavour cocoa. Cameroon’s cacao benefits from its unique genetic composition, geography, soil and climate that is now recognized in the ICCO Annex C as fine and flavour cocoa. The Ntui varieties are characterized by a strong basic cocoa flavour with a pronounced red-berry, fruity character. Additionally, there are nuanced notes of coffee, with variations depending on the specific composition of the cocoa cultivars used.
3. FLAVOUR PROFILES
Cameroon’s cacao benefits from its unique genetic composition, geography, soil and climate that is now recognized in the ICCO Annex C as fine and flavour cocoa.
The Ntui varieties are characterized by a strong basic cocoa flavour with a pronounced red-berry, fruity character. Additionally, there are nuanced notes of coffee, with variations depending on the specific composition of the cocoa cultivars used.
4. SUSTAINABILITY
Pinpoint traceability to the point of harvest, not only meets due diligence requirements, it serves as the foundation of ongoing quality improvement.
CONSISTENT VOLUMES Reliable supply from the Mbam-et-Kim region. The rapid expansion of cocoa production in the Mbam-et-Kim region of Cameroon has proven to reliably provide high-quality cocoa at consistent volumes.
SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS Pinpoint traceability & eco-friendly processes. Pinpoint traceability to the point of harvest not only fulfils due diligence requirements but also forms the cornerstone of continuous quality enhancement.