Cocoa Nibs Suppliers and Manufacturers

Our organic criollo cacao beans are a unique variety grown in the amazon region of Peru. Criollo cacao beans are known for their higher nutritional content and wonderful taste and aroma. Contrary to industry standards, our cacao is fermented for a shorter period of time in order to preserve its nutrients. Our Raw Criollo Cacao Nibs are a great alternative to cacao beans, as they are de-husked and in a smaller, much easier to consume form factor. They can be consumed as a snack on their own, but can also add a lovely cacao flavour to cereals, snacks, and other preparations.

Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) and are the primary ingredient used in the production of chocolate. Here\'s a detailed description of cocoa beans: Botanical Characteristics: Species: Theobroma cacao Appearance: Cocoa beans are roughly oval-shaped and are typically 1 to 2 cm long. They have a smooth, hard shell that varies in color from light brown to dark brown, depending on the variety and level of fermentation. Structure: Each cocoa pod contains 20-50 cocoa beans surrounded by a sweet pulp. Cultivation: Growing Regions: Cocoa beans are primarily cultivated in tropical regions within 20 degrees of the Equator, including West Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Climate: Cocoa trees thrive in humid, tropical climates with well-distributed rainfall and temperatures between 20-30�°C (68-86�°F). Harvesting: Cocoa pods are harvested manually with machetes or by hand, typically twice a year. Processing: Fermentation: After harvesting, the cocoa beans are removed from the pods and fermented for several days to develop flavor and reduce bitterness. Drying: Fermented beans are dried in the sun or using artificial dryers until they reach around 7% moisture content, which helps preserve the beans for storage and shipping. Roasting: Dried beans are roasted at temperatures between 120-140�°C (248-284�°F) to develop their characteristic chocolate flavor. Composition: Shell: The outer shell makes up about 10-15% of the cocoa bean and is used to make cocoa mulch or sometimes as a source of biofuel. Nib: Inside the shell, the cocoa bean is divided into nibs, which contain approximately 54-58% cocoa butter (fat) and 11-15% cocoa solids (theobromine and caffeine). Flavor Compounds: Cocoa beans contain a complex mix of flavor compounds that develop during fermentation and roasting, contributing to the unique taste of chocolate. Uses: Chocolate Production: Cocoa beans are the fundamental ingredient in chocolate manufacturing. The nibs are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor, which is then processed into various forms of chocolate. Cocoa Products: Cocoa powder and cocoa butter are derived from cocoa beans and are used in baking, confectionery, beverages, and cosmetics. Quality Grading: Cocoa beans are graded based on size, color, fermentation level, and absence of defects to ensure consistent quality for chocolate production. Fine Flavor: Beans with unique and desirable flavors are often classified as fine flavor cocoa beans and command higher prices in the market. Cocoa beans are essential to the global chocolate industry, with their flavor profile influenced by factors such as origin, fermentation, and processing methods, making them a critical component in creating a variety of chocolate products enjoyed worldwide

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Cocoa related matter (CRM), Sample of 2kg Bean cluster: 0.7% Broken beans: 0.2% Frangments: 0.75% Sub total CRM: 1.65% Foreign matter: 0.6% Beans count (600 gm) No of beans: 560 100 grams: 93 Cutting test Sample of 300 Beans Mouldy beans: 3.33% Slaty beans: 4% Insect damage: 0 Germinated beans: 0 Violet beans: 2% Moisture: 7% Mini gac(measuring meter) Sievings 5mm sleeve(round holes): 0.5% Flat beans: 0.4%

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1. Premium Grade Alkalized Cocoa Powder. Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 6.8 - 7.2 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years 2. Premium Grade Natural Cocoa Powder. Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 5.0 - 5.5 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 8% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

We are a West African company into trade and exports of Premium Quality Fermented Raw Cocoa Beans in large quantities from Osun State,Nigeria. We have for immediate exports in large quantities Raw Cocoa Beans which are well fermented for 4-6 days to achieve a strong flavor and sun dried for 5-7days to achieve the best possible moisture content for the Cocoa Beans. COMMODITY:Cocoa Beans Origin: Nigeria Grade : Quality Fermented Colour /Appearance: Brown Oval -shaped Maturity:Matured Beans Crop Year: August 2023 New Season Style :Sun Dried Mositure : 8% Max Bean Count: 89 to 99beans/kg Broken beans / defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum Fat Content: 46.92% Theobromine:1.2% Max Admixture : Negligible Certificate of Analysis is Available on Request . Shelf Life : 24-30months

Windmolen Cocoa Powder Available packaging 24x180gr, 10x10x40gr, 10x10x80gr, 10x5x165gr, 24x90gr. Product is Manufactured by PT. Perusahaan Industri Ceres

Van Houten Cocoa Powder Available packaging 100x40gr, 100x80gr, 24x165gr, 50x165gr. Product is Manufactured by PT. Perusahaan Industri Ceres.

Alkalized Cocoa Powder Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 6.8 - 7.2 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

Black Cocoa Powder at USD 1,500.00 / MT /FOB Jakarta, Indonesia Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 7.5 - 8.5 Fineness : (+) 99% Colour : Black Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

Alkalized Cocoa Powder Fat : 10% -12% pH Value :  6.8 - 7.2   Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

Black Cocoa Powder Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 7.5 - 8.5 Fineness : (+) 99% Colour : Black Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER Fat : 10% -12% pH Value :  6.8 - 7.2   Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

ALKALIZED COCOA POWDER Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 6.8 - 7.2 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

Alkalized Cocoa Powder Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 6.8 - 7.2 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 12% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years

Natural Cocoa Powder Fat : 10% -12% pH Value : 5.0 - 5.5 Fineness : 99.5% Min Colour : Brown or Dark Brown Moisture : 5% Max Ash Content : 8% Max Shell Content : 1.75% Max Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g Molds, Col/g : Max 50 Yeast, Col/g : Max 50 E. Coli, Col/g : Negative Salmonella, Col/g : Negative Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative Coli Form, Col/g : Negative Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative Flavour : Normal Shelf Life : 2 Years