Zhonghengweiye Alkalized Black Cocoa Powder are from African and South American cocoa beans with most of the fat removed and ground to a fine powder and with much richer color and mellower flavor and better solubility to meet your production demands. General Information Product Name Zhonghengweiye Alkalized cocoa powder Appearance free flowing, blackish brown and black fine powder Intended Use used in the production of chocolate& confectionery,bakery,ice cream... Physical and Chemical Parameters PH Value 8.0-9.0 Fat Content 10% min Moisture 5% max Ash 14% max Fineness 99.5% min through 200 meshes sieves Microbiological Data Total Plate Count 5000cfu/g max Yeast Count 50cfu/g max Mould Count 50cfu/g max Enterobacteriaceae Absent/g Salmonella Absent/25g Packaging Multi-kraft Paper bag with PE sheet and separate inside PP bags of 25kg net weight Max Loading Quantity 15mt/20'fcl 26mt/40'fcl Storage Conditions Stored in a cool dry place away from odours, water and heat. It is recommended to: . Store in areas of low humidity, best under 65%. . Store at relatively cool temperatures, preferable maximum 25. . Keep free from foreign odours such as spices, chemicals. Shelf Life 24 months