Cacao-Trace

Cacao-trace: great taste, doing good

Our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa program helps build a truly sustainable future for chocolate and cocoa-based products and everyone involved.

At Cacao-Trace, we master the fermentation process to ensure our chocolate and cocoa-based products have a GREAT TASTE. DOING GOOD is our focus so Cacao-Trace farmers benefit from the value they create. 

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We master the fermentation process to ensure our chocolate and cocoa-based products have a great taste

From carefully selecting quality wet beans to expert fermentation and efficient drying & roasting, we're committed to excellence at every step.

We select high-quality wet beans, pre-sorted & screened by Cacao-Trace certified farmers which leads to a Quality premium. 

We build our own Post-Harvest Centers, with professional fermentation equipment with optimized wooden box fermenters, optimized process and train Cacao-Trace fermentation masters.

We also invest in efficient sun dryers and roasting equipment and define optimized processes managed by experts to deliver the highest quality cocoa beans. 

Doing good is our focus so cacao-trace farmers benefit from the value they create

Our Cacao-Trace Sustainable Cocoa Program helps build a truly sustainable future for chocolate and cocoa-based products and everyone involved. 

Farmers

Through our Quality Premium and Chocolate Bonus, we ensure our Cacao-Trace farmers enjoy better revenue, with an additional 2 to 5 months of income. Education is at the heart of our commitment. We support farmers' families by building schools, and creating the right educational environment. We also prioritize better health conditions with the construction of maternities and installations to ensure access to drinkable water.

The Planet

We support agroforestry and reforestation and work to reduce CO2 in cocoa farming.

Consumers

In line with consumers’ trends, we commit to offering them enjoyment with peace of mind

Customers

We offer better, sustainable business to leverage on, thanks to a superior taste, and a tangible impact. 

Join the cacao-trace community

Join us in our mission to create a truly sustainable future for the cocoa chain. Discover the positive impact you can have on the livelihoods of cocoa farmers and our planet by choosing Cacao-Trace. Our Cacao-Trace chocolate and cocoa-based collection consists of Belcolade, Carat, and Chocolanté, which offer you the finest quality and the best workability for every imaginable application. Contact us to explore our chocolate and cocoa-based products. 

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Products

Belcolade Selection CT Dark

Cacao-Trace, Real Belgian Chocolate

Balanced 55% dark chocolate with a fresh fruity note and slightly roasted cocoa taste. Made from 100% certified Cacao-Trace beans.

Carat Coverlux Dark Cacao-Trace Compound Coating

Cacao-Trace, Compound Chocolate

A versatile, sustainable dark compound coating with excellent taste and melting behavior; can be used in sweet goods, bakery and chocolate confectionary applications.

Carat Coverlux Dark Cacao-Trace

Cacao-Trace, Patisserie, Bakery, Chocolate

Dark, hard coating with a rich and decadent chocolate flavor profile.

Tegral Cacao-Trace Clean Label Brownie Mix

Cacao-Trace, Chocolate, Brownie Mixes, Patisserie, Plant-Based

Our cleanest brownie mix with a fudgy texture that is in line with consumer preference.