Bean to bar
Cacao-Trace starts with premium beans, carefully sourced and picked to meet the highest standards of quality, by selected farming communities. In dedicated post-harvest centres, trained master fermenters then execute an optimised fermentation protocol - slow, controlled, and expertly timed to build rich precursors of flavour and aroma. This transforms raw cocoa into beautifully nuanced chocolate that's balanced and delivers the signature great taste.
Taste the impact
Cacao-Trace chocolate has exceptional complexity, from the citrus acidity and woody undertones of the Origins Vietnam 73% to the smooth caramel and mocha notes in the 45% - each created with precision by local experts.
For chefs, this means premium product with a consistent taste and reliable performance, while end consumers enjoy a refined sensory journey - deliciously complex, transparently sourced, and responsibly crafted.
Chocolate that changes lives
Farmers within the Cacao-Trace programme receive:
- A quality premium - on top of standard prices for top-grade wet beans
- A chocolate bonus - €0.10 for every kg of Cacao-Trace chocolate sold
The chocolate bonus is either paid directly to farmers in cash or through community projects, together supporting the farmer's annual income, boosting household stability and wellbeing. By investing in vital infrastructure - schools, drinking-water systems and health centres - the programme nurtures stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.
Cacao-Trace for you
Crafted from premium, sustainably sourced beans by local experts to create chocolate that adds value throughout the chain, and delivers exceptional flavour.
Belcolade Origins peruvian dark chocolate buttons (64.5%) - 15kg
Belcolade Origins vietnamese cacao-trace milk chocolate buttons (45%) - 15kg
Belcolade Origins ecuadorian cacao-trace dark chocolate buttons (71%) - 15kg
Belcolade Origins ecuadorian cacao-trace dark chocolate buttons (71%) - 1kg
Belcolade Origins cameroon cacao-trace milk chocolate buttons (45%) - 5kg & 15kg
Belcolade Origins Papua-New Guinea cacao-trace white chocolate buttons (36%) - 5kg & 15kg
Belcolade recipes
Single origin Cameroon milk chocolate drink
A refreshing jasmine-infused milk chocolate drink crafted with single origin Cameroonian chocolate.
Read more
Spiced Papua New Guinea white chocolate truffle recipe
A smooth white chocolate and anise ganache, enrobed in luscious white chocolate.
Read more
Hot cross chocolates recipe
A hot cross bun-inspired chocolate filled with spiced single origin chocolate ganache.
Read more
Dark chocolate brownie recipe
Rich dark chocolate brownies made with single origin Papua New Guinea chocolate.
Read more
Chai Latte chocolate snacking bars
The spicy flavour of the chai is complimented perfectly by the creaminess of the chocolate in these colourful bars.
Read more
Vegan mint choc chip gelato
It's a classic we all know and love but recreated with wholesome plant-based ingredients so vegan clientele needn't miss out. Embrace this dairy-free delight without skimping on texture or flavour - fresh mint blends with a dark chocolate crunch for an irresistible and nostalgic combination that'll have customers, vegan and not, coming back for more! Vegan white base Ingredients 697g plant-based milk (ie. rice milk) 50g vegetable oil 20g coconut oil 75g Sucranna granulated sugar 18g dextrose 64g Glucodry 385 spray dried glucose 60g Sosa trehalose 5g pea protein 6g Sosa inulin, cold 5g Rubicone neutro 5 AU base, stabiliser Makes a total 1000g vegan white base MethodHeat all the ingredients to 65°C (do not go above 65°C), then cool immediately. Once cooled, the base is ready to use. Assembly Ingredients 5000g vegan white base 200g Irca green mint paste 400g Belcolade bakestable dark chocolate drops Irca Joycouverture dark chocolate coating, as desired Method Warm up the Joycouverture dark chocolate, no higher than 30°C, until it has melted. Blend the mint paste into the vegan white base. On extraction, ripple in the dark chocolate drops and the melted Joycouverture dark chocolate.
Read more
Raspberry marshmallow Easter eggs
An enchanting dessert that's full of flavour and delightfully seasonal. A vibrant and zingy raspberry gel is encased in a soft, egg-shaped, marshmallow that's sits on a fragrant vanilla and anise nest. Complete with a sprinkle of crunchy raspberry pieces.
Read more
