FAQs
What is Belcolade Cacao-Trace?
Belcolade Cacao-Trace combines Belcolade's chocolate expertise with Cacao-Trace, Puratos' sustainable cocoa program. Through fermentation expertise, close collaboration with cocoa farming communities and transparent impact reporting, Cacao-Trace helps deliver great taste while creating measurable positive impact at origin.
What is the relationship between Belcolade and Cacao-Trace?
Cacao-Trace is the sustainable cocoa program behind selected Belcolade chocolates. It combines cocoa quality, fermentation expertise and value-sharing mechanisms that support cocoa farming communities while helping chocolate professionals create products with exceptional taste and a credible story.
Which Belcolade products are part of the Cacao-Trace program?
The availability of Belcolade Cacao-Trace products depends on your market. Contact your local Puratos or Belcolade representative to learn which products are available in your country.
Why does fermentation matter for chocolate taste?
Fermentation is one of the most important steps in developing cocoa flavor. Through its fermentation expertise and dedicated post-harvest centers, Cacao-Trace helps develop flavor profiles that contribute to the taste, consistency and quality chocolate professionals expect from Belcolade chocolate.
What is the Chocolate Bonus?
The Chocolate Bonus is a value-sharing mechanism within Cacao-Trace. For every kilogram of Cacao-Trace chocolate sold, a contribution is returned to cocoa farming communities. The funds support additional farmer income and community projects identified together with local communities.
What is the Quality Premium?
The Quality Premium is an additional payment provided to farmers who deliver cocoa that meets Cacao-Trace quality standards. It rewards quality-focused farming practices and helps strengthen long-term partnerships with cocoa growers
Can I communicate about Cacao-Trace to my customers?
Yes, but only approved claims should be used. To ensure accuracy and consistency, always refer to the latest Belcolade and Cacao-Trace communication materials or contact your local Puratos representative for guidance before using sustainability-related claims.
What can I say about the impact of Cacao-Trace?
You can use validated information published through official Cacao-Trace reports and communication materials. These sources provide transparent data about the program's impact, participating farming communities and value-sharing initiatives.
Where can I find verified impact information?
The most reliable sources are:
- The latest Cacao-Trace Annual Report
- Official Cacao-Trace communication materials
- The Cacao-Trace website
- Information provided by your local Puratos or Belcolade team
Why do chocolate professionals visit Cacao-Trace communities in Mexico?
To discover where great chocolate begins. By meeting cocoa farming communities and experiencing fermentation expertise firsthand, chocolatiers and pastry chefs gain a deeper understanding of the people, knowledge and craftsmanship behind Belcolade Cacao-Trace chocolate.
Why do consumers care about sustainable chocolate?
Consumers increasingly want transparency about ingredient sourcing and the social and environmental impact of the products they buy. Sustainable cocoa sourcing helps brands demonstrate responsible business practices while supporting farming communities. This statement about consumer preference is a marketing recommendation and should be supported by local consumer research if used as a factual claim.
