Nicaragua Arriba Cacao Powder - Single Origin Natural Superfood

🍫 WHERE YOUR CACAO POWDER COMES FROM

Our premium Arriba Nacional cacao powder is processed directly from single-estate farms in Nicaragua's volcanic highlands, specifically the Matagalpa and Jinotega mountain regions at 800-1,400 meter elevation. These are the same exceptional beans we sell whole, now expertly fermented, roasted, and ground into pure, natural cocoa powder - the essence of chocolate in its most versatile form with rich flavor and natural antioxidants intact.

Specific Source Locations:

• Matagalpa Highlands: 900-1,200 meter elevation, volcanic ash soil
• Jinotega Mountains: 1,000-1,400 meter elevation, cloud forest microclimate
• Farm Size: 3-8 hectare family operations (not industrial plantations)
• Variety: Pure Arriba Nacional (Fine Flavor Cacao representing <5% of world production)
• Tree Age: 15-40 year old mature trees for complex flavor development

💰 COMPLETE PRICING TRANSPARENCY

Here's exactly how your $12.00 breaks down:

Nicaragua Farm Price: $4.00/lb
(Local market: $1.80-2.20/kg = $0.82-1.00/lb raw beans)
(Premium processing adds $3.18/lb for fermentation, drying, sorting)

Traditional Processing: $2.50/lb
(6-day fermentation, sun-drying, hand-sorting, quality control)

Roasting & Grinding: $2.50/lb
(Medium roasting, precision grinding, sifting, powder processing)

Local Transportation: $0.50/lb
(Farm to processing facility to export warehouse)

Export Documentation: $0.75/lb
(Permits, certificates, quality testing, customs paperwork)

International Shipping: $1.50/lb
(Sea freight Nicaragua to USA - bulk container shipping)

Import & Customs: $0.75/lb
(US customs fees, broker fees, domestic handling)

Our Service Fee: $0.50/lb
(4% margin covering direct-trade operations, quality assurance, customer service)

YOUR PRICE: $12.00/lb

🎯 WHY THIS PRICING BEATS COMPETITORS

Market Comparison:

• Competitor 5lb packages: $50.00 = $10.00/lb (but often mixed origins, lower quality)
• Premium single-estate powder: $15.00-22.00/lb retail
• Our direct-trade price: $12.00/lb (Better quality than $10/lb competitors)
• Our 5lb bulk price: $8.00/lb + shipping = Significantly beats $10/lb market

What Makes Ours Superior at Competitive Price:

• Pure Arriba Nacional variety (less than 5% of world's cacao production)
• Single-estate traceability (not mixed plantation sources like competitors)
• Volcanic highlands terroir (unique mineral profile affects flavor)
• Traditional 6-day fermentation (develops complex flavor compounds)
• Natural processing (no alkalization/dutching - preserves antioxidants)
• Direct-trade sourcing (you pay near-Nicaragua local price + minimal service)

🌱 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

🔬 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCESS

At Source (Nicaragua):

1. Harvest selection: Only fully ripe pods with proper color indicators
2. Fermentation: Traditional 6-day cascade wooden box fermentation
3. Sun-drying: 7-10 days on raised wooden beds with daily turning
4. Hand sorting: Remove broken, moldy, or undersized beans
5. Medium roasting: Optimal roast to develop chocolate flavor
6. Shell removal: Winnowing to remove 99%+ shell material
7. Fine grinding: Stone grinding to 200-mesh powder fineness

Pre-Export Quality Control: ✓ Particle size analysis (200-mesh verification) ✓ Fat content verification (10-12% natural cacao butter) ✓ pH testing (5.2-5.8 natural range) ✓ Mycotoxin screening (aflatoxin, ochratoxin) ✓ Heavy metals testing (cadmium, lead) ✓ Microbiological testing (E.coli, Salmonella, total plate count)

💚 THE FARMER STORY

Meet Our Partner Farms:

• Finca El Volcán (Matagalpa): 4th generation cacao farmers, 35-year-old trees
• Cooperativa Cacao Jinotega: 18 families, organic practices since 2015
• Hacienda Montaña Verde (Jinotega): Single-estate, cloud forest microclimate

Our Direct-Trade Impact:

• Farmers receive $4.00/lb (vs $0.82-1.00/lb local commodity price)
• 4x premium over local market rates
• You pay essentially Nicaragua local price + minimal processing and service fees
• Guaranteed contracts providing income security

🍫 FLAVOR PROFILE & CHARACTERISTICS

Tasting Notes:

• Primary: Rich, intense chocolate with natural depth
• Secondary: Red fruit undertones (cherry, raspberry hints)
• Tertiary: Subtle nutty and floral notes
• Mouthfeel: Smooth, fine powder with natural richness
• Aftertaste: Clean, lingering pure chocolate essence

Natural Processing Benefits:

• No alkalization: Preserves natural antioxidants and flavor compounds
• Higher antioxidants: 2-3x more polyphenols than Dutch-processed
• Natural pH: Maintains acidic pH for better health benefits
• Pure flavor: Unmasked terroir expression

🏭 USAGE & APPLICATIONS

Perfect For:

• Bakery & confectionery: Premium chocolate flavor in cakes, cookies, pastries
• Beverage manufacturers: Hot chocolate, chocolate milk, protein shakes
• Health food brands: Superfood smoothie mixes, protein powders
• Ice cream makers: Natural chocolate flavor without artificial additives
• Supplement companies: Antioxidant-rich chocolate flavoring
• Home baking: Superior flavor for serious bakers

📦 SHIPPING & BULK PRICING

Sample Orders (1 lb only):

• Total Cost: $27.00 ($12.00 product + $15.00 USPS air shipping with tracking)
• Delivery: 3-5 business days via USPS Priority Mail International

Bulk Pricing Structure (BEATS $10/lb MARKET):

• 5 lbs: $8.00/lb + $7.00/lb air freight = $15.00/lb delivered (vs competitor $10/lb)
• 5 lbs: $8.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $11.00/lb delivered (BEATS $10/lb market)
• 25-99 lbs: $7.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $10.00/lb delivered
• 100+ lbs: $6.00/lb + $3.00/lb sea freight = $9.00/lb delivered

Compare to $50 for 5lbs Market:

• Competitor 5-lb price: $50.00 = $10.00/lb (mixed origins, basic quality)
• Our 5-lb sea freight: $8.00 × 5 + $15 shipping = $55.00 total = $11.00/lb
• Our quality advantage: Single-estate, volcanic terroir, natural processing

🚀 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Your Competitive Advantage:

• Beat $10/lb market pricing with superior single-estate quality
• Volume discounts available for bulk buyers
• Consistent supply from established farm relationships
• Superior story (volcanic terroir, direct-trade, natural processing)

Profit Potential:

• Retail resale: $15-25/lb (36-178% markup from bulk prices)
• Wholesale to bakeries: $12-18/lb (20-80% markup)
• Private label manufacturing: $14-20/lb (40-122% markup)

🎯 COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

What $10/lb Competitors Can't Match:

1. Single-estate traceability from specific volcanic highland farms
2. Natural processing preserving maximum antioxidants vs alkalized powder
3. Traditional 6-day fermentation developing superior flavor compounds
4. Direct-trade relationships ensuring consistent quality and supply
5. Volcanic highland terroir creating unique flavor complexity
6. Fine Flavor Nacional variety vs commodity bulk cacao

🔬 TECHNICAL DATA FOR MANUFACTURERS

Powder Analysis:

• Theobromine content: 1.8-2.4% (energy and mood benefits)
• Caffeine content: 0.20-0.30% (mild stimulant effect)
• Polyphenol levels: 50-80mg/g (high antioxidant activity)
• Particle size: 200 mesh (75 microns average)
• Water activity: <0.6 (shelf-stable)

Nutritional Profile (per 100g):

• Calories: 228
• Protein: 19.6g
• Total Fat: 11.8g (natural cacao butter)
• Fiber: 37g
• Iron: 13.9mg (77% DV)
• Magnesium: 499mg (119% DV)

📞 READY TO BEAT $10/LB COMPETITORS?

NICA SALE - Premium Nicaragua Natural Products

📱 WhatsApp: +505 5707-7624
📧 Email: info@nicasale.com
🌐 Website: www.nicasale.com

Sample Available: 1 lb trial order for $27.00 total (includes $15 express USPS shipping with tracking)

🤝 OUR COMMITMENT TO COMPETITIVE EXCELLENCE

We offer superior single-estate, natural cacao powder at prices that compete with basic commodity products. Our direct-trade model eliminates middleman markups while supporting farmers with fair prices.

Questions about bulk pricing, quality comparisons, or supply contracts? Contact us directly to discuss how we can beat competitor pricing while delivering superior quality.

Ready to source premium single-estate cacao powder that beats $10/lb market pricing? Contact us today for samples and competitive volume pricing.