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Indonesia Cacao

Fermented Cocoa Beans

Our full range of fermented Indonesian cocoa beans across Sulawesi and Sumatra origins, graded and cut-tested for flavour.

Fermented cocoa beans develop the complex flavour precursors that define fine and premium chocolate, and our fermented range spans Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Papua so you can match a profile to your product. From the chocolate-forward beans of South Sulawesi to the fruit-leaning lots of highland Sumatra and the bold tropical character of Papua, every fermented lot is box-fermented, sun-dried, and cut-tested before export.

Origin profiles for fermented beans

Sulawesi fermented beans lean toward a clean, chocolate-forward base with mild acidity, while Sumatra fermented lots bring brighter red-fruit notes prized for single-origin bars and for lifting flavour in blends. Buying both origins from one exporter lets you build layered blends or run distinct single-origin lines without adding suppliers.

Consistent sourcing and documentation

All fermented lots are graded to cut-test standards for fermentation level, screened for bean count, and checked for defects before bagging. Mixed-origin containers can be arranged for trial programs, and every shipment leaves with complete export documentation, phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, certificate of origin, and moisture readings.

Frequently asked questions

Ordering, samples, shipping, and payment, answered by our export desk.

What is your minimum order quantity?

For fermented grades the minimum is one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). For unfermented Sulawesi and Java beans we can arrange partial loads from 5 MT, and LCL trial lots are available for qualified first-time buyers, subject to consolidation schedules.

Do you provide samples before ordering?

Yes. We courier 500 g – 2 kg samples of current lots, including cut-test photos and moisture readings. Sample costs are credited against your first order.

Which ports and incoterms do you work with?

We ship from Makassar and Surabaya under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms to most major ports. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, certificate of origin, and full loading documentation.

What payment terms do you accept?

Standard terms are 30% advance with order confirmation and 70% against copy of bill of lading. Irrevocable LC at sight is accepted for established buyers and larger contracts.

Which certifications can you supply?

Selected lots carry Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fairtrade, and Halal (BPJPH) certification. Our Makassar processing and export warehousing facility operates under ISO 22000 and HACCP. Certification availability is listed on each product page.

Can you provide third-party inspection and laboratory COAs?

Yes. We can arrange SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection at the loading port, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory certificates covering moisture, bean count, cut-test appearance, and microbiology on request. Inspection costs are quoted separately and agreed before booking.

Can you run a custom fermentation programme?

Yes, for wholesale buyers. We box-ferment against a written protocol (day count, turning schedule, target cut-test, drying moisture) booked on a named cooperative harvest, starting at one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). Trial containers are available before a season contract. This is a container programme, not single-bag or micro-lot supply.

Do you offer OEM or private-label packing?

Yes. On recurring wholesale contracts we stencil buyer marks, print custom lot codes, and issue packing lists to your bag-mark requirements while keeping our legal entity on the commercial invoice unless otherwise agreed. Minimums stay at our standard wholesale floors. Send artwork and language requirements with your quote request; programme details are on the services page.

Let’s get a sample in your hands.

Tell us your volume and profile, we’ll ship a graded sample within the week, freight on us.