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Luciana Ferreira Centeno, Ph.D.
CEO at NAYAH Sabores da Amazônia
Luciana Ferreira Centeno, Ph.D., is the CEO, Chocolate Maker, and Chocolatier at NAYAH Sabores da Amazônia, a company based in Belém, Brazil. Her work focuses on creating chocolate products that highlight the unique flavors of the Amazon region.
In addition to her role at NAYAH, she has a background in academia as a professor in Gastronomy and has served as a post-doctoral research fellow. Her expertise combines culinary arts with research, making her a notable figure in both the chocolate industry and educational sectors related to gastronomy.12
Centeno is also recognized for her participation in events like the Northwest Chocolate Festival, where she showcases her work and shares insights into chocolate-making.34