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The cocoa bean is the seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical plant indigenous to the equatorial regions of the Americas. From the processed cocoa bean comes the fluid paste, or liquor, from which cocoa powder and chocolate are made.Theobroma cacao grows pods on both its branches and trunk. Growers have to be very careful not to damage the cacao tree when harvesting them. Because it's such a delicate task, pods are picked by hand.Each bean is made of about 50% of a fat called cocoa butter. The beans are 20% protein and also contain water, as well as a large amount of nutrients such as theobromine and vitamins. The beans also contain starch and other minerals.Each pod contains 16 to 60 cocoa beans. You have to extract the fruitï it's contents to get at its beans, in a process known as de-seeding.When fresh, beans look like seeds covered in a white, sticky pulp called mucilage. They can be eaten as they are. However, if we want to store them for later use, we have to ferment and then dry them. We can also roast them.

The cocoa bean is the seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical plant indigenous to the equatorial regions of the Americas. From the processed cocoa bean comes the fluid paste, or liquor, from which cocoa powder and chocolate are made.Theobroma cacao grows pods on both its branches and trunk. Growers have to be very careful not to damage the cacao tree when harvesting them. Because it�¢??s such a delicate task, pods are picked by hand.Each bean is made of about 50% of a fat called cocoa butter. The beans are 20% protein and also contain water, as well as a large amount of nutrients such as theobromine and vitamins. The beans also contain starch and other minerals.Each pod contains 16 to 60 cocoa beans. You have to extract the fruit�¢??s contents to get at its beans, in a process known as de-seeding.When fresh, beans look like seeds covered in a white, sticky pulp called mucilage. They can be eaten as they are. However, if we want to store them for later use, we have to ferment and then dry them. We can also roast them.

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

Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America. It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine. Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter. Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health. Benefits 1) Rich in Polyphenols That Provide Several Health Benefits 2) May Reduce High Blood Pressure by Improving Nitric Oxide Levels 3) Cocoa has other properties that may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke 4) Polyphenols Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain Function 5) May Improve Mood and Symptoms of Depression by Various Means 6) Flavanols May Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes 7) May Aid Weight Control in Many Surprising Ways 8) May Have Cancer-Protective Properties 9) Theobromine and Theophylline Contents May Help People With Asthma 10) Antibacterial and Immune-Stimulating Properties May Benefit Your Teeth and Skin

Product Name:Cocoa Powder Place of Origin:Hainan Province&Yunnan Province,China Part of Used:Bean Appearance:Dark Brown Powder, no lumps, no visible impurities Production Method:SD(Spray Drying) Specification:50-400mesh according to customer requests Product Introduction of Cocoa Powder: Natural Cocoa Powder is a powder which is obtainer from cocoa solids, one of the two components of chocolate liquor. Chocolate liquor is a substance which is obtainer during the manufacturing process which turns cocoa beans into chocolate products. Natural Cocoa Powder can be added to baked goods for a chocolate flavor, whisked with hot milk or water for hot chocolate, and used in a variety of other ways, depending on the taste of the cook. Most markets carry Cocoa Powder, often with several options available.

1. Natural cocoa powder fat 10-12% 2. Alkalized brown cocoa powder fat 10-12% 3. Alkalized dark brown cocoa powder fat 10-12% 4. Alkalized black cocoa powder fat 10-12%