Collection: Nanay

Nanay is one of those ten evolutionarily unique types identified in 2008, using samples collected throughout the Americas over the previous century. Because the genetic distinctions between the clusters are relevant above all for cacao breeders, overlap is not just possible; it’s common. Samples proven to be part of the nanay cluster directly overlap with those of the iquitos cluster in northern Peru, and like iquitos, are most often used as base material for hybrids. Nanay is one of the less common cacao types, often simply referred to as “Upper Amazon Forastero,” known for a robust chocolaty flavor and little genetic diversity. Show Less