Fine Cacao, Chocolate,
the Foods of Latin America
DISCOVER CREATE INNOVATE
Gran Cacao Americas works on education, sensory analysis, agroecology and ethnogastronomy. We care about authenticity of flavor, origin, the land and the people.
Come meet us at Casa Gran Cacao Americas in Greater New York.
Maricel E. Presilla, Ph.D
FOUNDER
I am passionate about cacao and the rich culinary history of Latin America. Let’s talk about what I can do for you to grow your ideas and your business. Let me help you follow your passion.
Start Learning
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IICCT Certification
Level 1 and 2 certificate courses in chocolate tasting taught at Casa Gran Cacao and other locations. Level 3 in cacao-growing country.
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Sensory Analysis
Sensory training for tasting cacao and chocolate professionally, exploring processes that contribute to quality and flavor.
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Sustainable Farming
The principles of sustainability applied to cacao farming and food to create balance between plants, animals, people, and their environment.
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Foods of Latin America
Learn about the cuisines and history of Latin America, the world’s most exciting laboratory of intercontinental gastronomic fusion.
“Not all who wander are lost”
— J.R.R. Tolkien