Cocoa Beans (Fermented And Dried)

Product: Dry Fermented Cocoa Beans
Origin: Indonesia
Variety: Trinitario and Criollo (Bulk Cocoa and Fine Cocoa)
Moisture Content: 7.5 % max
Life Insect: None
Bean's smell smoky/abnomal: none
Number of beans: 85 max
Broken beans: 2% max
Foreign Matters: none
Mouldy beans contents: 2% max
Slaty beans content: 3% max
Insect damaged beans content:1% max
Waste content: 1.5% max
Sprouted Beans Content: 3% max
Fermentation time: 5 to 6 days

Packaging:
50kg Gunny Sack / Plastic Sack
Minimum Order Quantity: 18 MT

Product Name: Cocoa Beans

Price:$9000-11000

Origin: Sourced from the rich, tropical regions of Nigeria, our cocoa beans are grown in ideal climates that ensure exceptional flavor and quality.

Key Specialization:
Our cocoa beans are carefully fermented and sun-dried to develop their rich, complex flavor profile, making them perfect for producing high-quality chocolate and cocoa-based products. With a focus on sustainability and fair trade practices, we ensure that our beans are ethically sourced and meet international quality standards. The beans have a high cocoa butter content and a well-balanced acidity, making them ideal for chocolate manufacturers, confectioners, and gourmet food producers.

Harmonization System (HS) Code: 1801.

Packaging Details:
- Available in vacuum-sealed bags for premium quality preservation.
- Custom packaging options available upon request.
- Each package is labeled with product details, including origin, weight, fermentation level, and expiration date, ensuring compliance with international export standards.

Why Choose Our Cocoa Beans?
- Premium quality with a rich, well-developed flavor profile.
- Ethically sourced and sustainably produced.
- High cocoa butter content for superior chocolate production.
- Rigorous quality control to ensure consistency and purity.
- Ideal quality for export to global markets, including Europe, North America, and Asia.

Perfect for chocolate manufacturers, confectioners, and gourmet food producers, our grade 1 cocoa beans are a top-tier product that meets the highest international standards. Contact us today to place your order or request a sample!

FERMEMNTED COCA BEANS



Fine high-quality cocoa beans from a single origin. Our product is harvested, fermented and dried in Siuna, Nicaragua's North Caribbean. The richness and complexity of this cocoa reveals the extraordinary nature of its origin; meeting point of the breeze of two oceans.


Our cocoa is fermented in wooden boxes and then dried under the solar system.



Customized cocoa beans: We can develop and produce cocoa profiles according to our clients needs.



Packaginig: In bags of jute of a (gross) weight of 60 â?? 65 kg

Bags per container

20 feet container: 226 bags

40 feet container: 446 bags

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 2024 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

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

Nigeria is a leading player in the global cocoa industry. We are the fourth-largest producer, covering a 6.5% share of global production.

Nigeria climate supports production and supply of cocoa beans from October to June. This is a relatively long cocoa production period where1.4 million hectares of farmland are cultivated.

With our resources, we are able to export this agro commodity in the quantity of 1000MT-2000MT every month.

We are exporter of best quality Cocoa Beans from Africa.

Cocoa beans, the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, are the primary ingredient in chocolate production. Grown mainly in tropical regions near the equator, including countries like Ivory Coast, Ghana, and Ecuador, cocoa trees flourish in warm, humid environments.

moisture content 8% Max Bean Count: 89.9 to 99beans/kg Broken beans / defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum Fat Content: 46.92% Theobromine:1.2% Max Admixture : Thorough Certificate of Analysis is Available upon Request . Shelf Life : 20-30 months.

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

Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), which is native to Central and South America. These beans are the primary ingredient used to make chocolate and various cocoa products. The process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate involves several steps, including fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding, and refining.

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