PL approved by the minimum amount of cocoa in Brazilian chocolates | The economy
Oh Senate Plenary Wednesday approved (30) a Bill (PL 1,769/2019) Defined The minimum percentage of total cocoa solids is considered 25% to 35% of the product chocolate. The author of the proposal, the Paras He believes that this rule is the largest producer in the country, as it trigger national production, especially in para territory. The proposal is now going to the House of Representatives.
According to the approved text, the minimum percentage of the Milk chocolate was established by 25%, 35% in a dark or bitter chocolate mixture and 32% of the powder formula.
“We have a great capacity to expand cocoa production. The Federal Government’s Inova Cocau 2030 Plan brings a very favorable scenario to strengthen the cocoa crop. I hope to reach 400 thousand tonnes in five years. I believe that this project will accelerate this progress,” Marinho said.
Other countries have already adopted similar rules, making it more strict. For example, at least 35% to 50% of Belgium and Switzerland, chocolate formula.
Currently, Para is the largest cocoa producer in Brazil. Last year, the product was 143,675 tonnes, which represent 3.8% progress compared to 2023, according to information from the Executive Committee of the Cocoira Laou Plan (CEOPLOC). Data also refers to the growth of 8,172 hectares of cocoairos, which went into production in the state.
Zekinha Marinho believes that moving forward with the cocoa crop is more employment, more income and encouragement for a more stable product. “The restoration of cocoa declining areas produced in the agroforestry system has an important impact on reducing climate change and social problems. That is, the project justifies the Senator that it will improve the quality of the product, not good for the health of chocolate consumers.”
In the House of Representatives, the proposal is expected to be attached to the bill 4,617/2019, which has the same goal as the subject submitted by the Para Senator. Homemade project requires promoting cocoa content on labels and packaging. “This measure contributes to the advancement of the National Chocolate Market, the verification of the product difference and the consequence of the consumer conscious choice,” said Mrs. Ladis da Mata (PSB-BA).
