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Grown across Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Java, Indonesian cocoa is prized for its deep, classic cocoa flavor and reliable quality – ideal for both industrial chocolate and artisanal use.", "We are proud to say that we can source Madagascar-origin cocoa beans as well. Sourced from the famed Sambirano Valley, Madagascar's cocoa beans are celebrated for their vibrant, fruity flavor and fine aroma." ], "grades": [], "interestingFacts": "Cocoa beans were once so valuable that the ancient Aztecs used them as currency – you could buy a turkey for 100 beans or a tomato for just 1!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" }, { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "ALPINIA GALANGA", "categories": [ { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/galangal.jpg", "description": [ "Galangal, also known as Laos root, Kah, Galanga or Siamese ginger, comes from the Rhizome family. Being from the same family as ginger, it looks similar but tastes different. Galangal has a sharp peppery, almost citrusy flavor.", "Besides adding the zing to Asian cuisine, it has many medicinal usages. It helps lower blood pressure. It can be used as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, as well as a pain reliever, too." ], "grades": [ "Whole", "Sliced" ], "interestingFacts": "Galangal been regarded as 'the miracle root' to strengthen weak hearts!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" }, { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "UNCARIA GAMBIR", "categories": [ { "slug": "whole-spices", "name": "Whole Spices", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/whole-spices" }, { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [ "Sumatra" ], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/Gambier.jpg", "description": [ "Uncaria Gambier Roxb. (Rubiaceae) is a perennially, woody climbing shrub found in tropical Southeast Asia, mainly in the Indonesian Island of Sumatra.", "Its leaves contain catechu red, quercetin, a mixture of fluorescent alkaloid and varying amounts of water. The young leafy shoots are cut off and boiled in water. This decoction is then evaporated to a syrupy consistency, allowed to cool and solidify into agglutinated cubes - the usual form of Gambier.", "Gambier extract is used as masticatory, together with betel leaves, areca nut and lime, as a substitute to the traditional khair katha. Medicinally, it is employed as a powerful astringent to ulcers, boils, skin eruptions and helping cure diabetes. Traditionally it is also used as a tanning and dyeing agent to obtain very soft leather, particularly in the re-tanning of calf-leather.", "Having our own in-house testing facility we ensure that the catechin content of our product meets the buyers specifications to the highest accuracy.", "Katha prepared from Gambier extract has a catechu content greater than 70% and ash lower than 3% making its physico-chemical characteristics much superior to that derived from the traditional khair." ], "grades": [ "Ringan, Catechin 50-52%", "Catechin 48%", "Roti", "Chocolate Skin (Catechin 35%)", "Tailored as per requirements" ], "interestingFacts": null, "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" }, { "slug": "black-pepper", "name": "Black Pepper", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/black-pepper", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/black-pepper.md" }, { "slug": "cassia", "name": "Cassia/Cinnamon", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cassia", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cassia.md" }, { "slug": "clove-stems", "name": "Clove Stems", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/clove-stems", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/clove-stems.md" }, { "slug": "cloves", "name": "Cloves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cloves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cloves.md" }, { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "CEIBA PENTANDRA", "categories": [ { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [ "Java" ], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/Kapok-Fiber.jpg", "description": [ "Kapok is the most used common name for the tree and may also refer to the cotton-like fluff obtained from its seed pods. The tree is cultivated for the seed fibre, particularly in south-east Asia, and is also known as the Java cotton, Java kapok, silk-cotton or ceiba. Kapok fibres on their own are not suitable for spinning into yarn, as they are too smooth, slippery and brittle", "Due to its unique qualities kapok finds use in bedding and upholstery industries as filling material for pillow bolster, cushion, mattresses, stuffed toy, in the production of life-saving defence equipment, apparel and in the construction of thermally insulated and soundproof covers and walls." ], "grades": [ "Grade A", "Grade B", "Uncleaned", "Kapok Seeds", "Kapok Seed Oil" ], "interestingFacts": "Kapok fiber is the lightest fiber in the world, 8 times lighter than cotton fiber. It is covered with a thin layer of wax that contains a substance that prevents insects and other pests from attacking the kapok tree and fruit. Therefore no mites can thrive in the kapok!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" }, { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "POGOSTEMON CABLIN", "categories": [ { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/Patchouli-Leaves.jpg", "description": [ "Patchouli, is the aromatic flowering plant of the mint family . It has been known as a plant that is best grown in land with slightly moist and very rich soils, making tropical areas such as Indonesia the best to farm Patchouli.", "Patchouli leaves are a source of essential oil that is used as a fragrance in perfumes, cosmetics, insect repellents and incense. Some even add patchouli into herbal tea or into food as a seasoning.", "Fully aware that Patchouli cannot be cultivated on the same patch of land for long, we have partnered farmers to provide us with the most selected harvest." ], "grades": [ "Distilled", "Non distilled" ], "interestingFacts": "The patchouli plant is very demanding on the soil it grows on, depleting it of its nutrients over time. Hence, the patchouli plantations need to move from one place to another from time to time!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "patchouli-oil", "name": "Patchouli Oil", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-oil", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-oil.md" }, { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "TAMARINDUS INDICA", "categories": [ { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [ "East Java", "Java", "Flores" ], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/tamarind.jpg", "description": [ "The Tamarind tree produces pods containing an edible pulp which is used extensively in cuisines around the world. The tamarind is best described as sweet and sour in taste, and is high in tartaric acid, sugar, B vitamins and, oddly for a fruit, calcium. While the pulp is used for medicinal purposes, the seeds of the pod can produce tamarind seed oil. Indonesia is renowned for cultivation of high quality tamarind, which is widely consumed locally and exported to countries around the world.", "We at GVI procure fresh, high quality tamarind pulp, with and without seed, direct from farmers in Indonesia, mainly in East Java and Flores. We carry out strict quality control during procurement, cleaning, sorting and packing to ensure maximum quality preservation for our buyers." ], "grades": [], "interestingFacts": "Indonesian Tamarind belongs to the Fabaceae family of plants, making it a relative of peas, and beans!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" }, { "slug": "temulawak", "name": "Temulawak", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "CURCUMA XANTHORRHIZA", "categories": [ { "slug": "whole-spices", "name": "Whole Spices", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/whole-spices" }, { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [ "Java" ], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/Temulawak.jpg", "description": [ "Temuluwak known as Java ginger, Javanese ginger, or Javanese turmeric is a plant species belonging to the ginger family. It is known in Javanese as temulawak, in Sundanese as koneng gede and in Madurese as temu labak. The rhizome is rich in nutrients such as curcumin, essential oils, phleandren, protein, camphor, fiber, glucoside, antioxidants, turmerol, borneol, calcium, iron, potassium and sodium.", "It is believed to streamline the digestive process, increase immunity and appetite, have antibacterial, anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties, prevent cancer, heart attacks and arthritis, lower cholesterol and also prevent premature aging." ], "grades": [], "interestingFacts": "Temulawak has been used for centuries in traditional Indonesian medicine to support liver health and digestion!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "black-pepper", "name": "Black Pepper", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/black-pepper", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/black-pepper.md" }, { "slug": "cassia", "name": "Cassia/Cinnamon", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cassia", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cassia.md" }, { "slug": "clove-stems", "name": "Clove Stems", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/clove-stems", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/clove-stems.md" }, { "slug": "cloves", "name": "Cloves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cloves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cloves.md" }, { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/temulawak.md" }, { "slug": "velvet-tamarind", "name": "Velvet Tamarind", "nameLabel": "Botanical Name", "botanicalName": "DIALIUM COCHINCHINENSE", "categories": [ { "slug": "other-botanicals", "name": "Other Botanicals", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/products/other-botanicals" } ], "originCountries": [ "Indonesia" ], "originRegions": [], "image": "https://www.gvi.co.id/assets/img/products/Velvet-Tamarind.jpg", "description": [ "The velvet tamarind is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. These are small, typically grape-sized edible fruits with brown hard inedible shells.", "They are harvested during the months of January to April. Locally called 'Keranji' they have a powdery texture and sour taste and are believed to lower the level of cholesterol in the body.", "Being a very delicate and prized product, we at GVI have a dedicated, skilled team to bring only the most genuine produce." ], "grades": [], "interestingFacts": "The fruit's pulp is not only eaten fresh but also used in traditional herbal medicine to treat mouth ulcers and boost energy, especially during the fasting month of Ramadan!", "relatedProducts": [ { "slug": "cocoa", "name": "Cocoa", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/cocoa.md" }, { "slug": "galangal", "name": "Galangal", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/galangal.md" }, { "slug": "gambier", "name": "Gambier", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/gambier.md" }, { "slug": "kapok-fiber", "name": "Kapok Fiber", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/kapok-fiber.md" }, { "slug": "patchouli-leaves", "name": "Patchouli Leaves", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/patchouli-leaves.md" }, { "slug": "tamarind", "name": "Tamarind", "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/tamarind.md" } ], "url": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/velvet-tamarind", "markdownUrl": "https://www.gvi.co.id/product/velvet-tamarind.md" } ] }