The Farm
EMATA
Inaugurated in 1977 and located in the Costa do Cacau, in the south of Bahia, the EMATA Farm has 750 hectares of land, of which 630 are of native Atlantic Forest and 120 are cultivated. At EMATA, together with the area of environmental preservation, with much respect for the environment, cocoa, cloves, black pepper and allspice are cultivated. Coffee conilon and the banana pacovan ken are cultivated in the farm. Cultures are managed in a sustainable way, focused on exportation.
EMATA is a reference for native fauna and flora and its eight headwaters help on supplying water for the population of Itacaré, the main county in the region, located 11 kilometers from the property.
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Clove is a spice widely used for cooking and has many health benefits. The medicinal properties of clove (Syzygium aromaticus) are linked to its main component, a substance called eugenol, which is a strong antiseptic. Its effects help in the treatment of nausea, flatulence, indigestion and diarrhea. It contains bactericidal, antiviral attributes, and is also […]
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In addition of having important substances for health, this spice gives a special flavor to different dishes of different nationalities. The name “Allspice” in English is given due to its aroma, which refers to a combination of spices, mainly cinnamon, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. Used in savory and sweet dishes, it is found in two […]
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Discover the health benefits of cocoa and some of the scientific studies that prove the advantages of incorporating it into a daily diet. When we talk about a healthy diet, cocoa (Theobroma cacao) emerges as one of the most important foods, with numerous scientific studies that put it on the list of the so-called superfoods. […]
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