Bulk Natural Fermented Cocoa Beans

Product Description - Cultivation Type: Common Process: Fully Fermented. Style: Cocoa Beans Grade I HS Code 18010000 Amsco's Cocoa Beans Come From Women's Co-op Farms In The Ivory Coast. Amsco Is Looking To Empower The Women And Bring Further Development And Education In Their Area. Looking For Buyer With Like Mind. Price of product ( Price of product (USD price or GB£ price, or ¬ price)- PRICE NEGOTIABLE based on FOB or CIF Incoterms 2010, or Incoterms 2020. TERMS: PAYMENT 100% at sight with Irrevocable, Confirmed letter of credit, transferable, part shipment allowed, negotiable, revolving, or confirmed bank guarantee MT799, followed by Advice MT 760 after FOB, or as will be mutually agreed CURRENCY: GB£. Product origin - Ivory Coast Key Specifications/Special Features - Produce: Fully Fermented Cocoa Beans, Grade I - (a) mouldy beans, maximum 3 per cent by count; (b) slaty beans, maximum 3 per cent by count; (c) insect-damaged, germinated, or flat beans, total maximum 3 per cent by count. Cocoa quality (d) fully fermented, thoroughly dry, free from smoky beans, free from abnormal or foreign odours and free from any evidence of adulteration. (e) It must be reasonably free from living insects. (f) It must be reasonably uniform in size, reasonably free from broken beans, fragments, and pieces of shell, and be virtually free from foreign matter. (g) moisture content not exceeding 7.5%." Minimum Order Size and Packaging details - Quantity Available: 10,000 MT of Fully Fermented Cocoa Beans from season 2020-2021. Monthly shipment: as agreed. MOQ: 1000 MT Looking For Buyer Or Buyers For Season 2020-2021 And With Option For Season 2021-2022. Packaging Details - Packaging Details 60-65kg, in new clean Jute bags; 385 to 420 Jute bags per 40FT Container. Container with humidity absorbing 3 ply craft sheets.

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

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 can supply cocoa beans from Indonesia, C�´te d'Ivoire and Ghana, the annual quantity we do 1500 tons. We deal with honest, realistic and serious buyers. We do not welcome brokers who waste time Any serious buyer is welcome to send his request and we will contact him if he also wants to meet us in our office in Europe. are welcome.

We are able to supply Natural Cocoa bean. Cocoa Bean with specification: - There are 105-115 bean in 100 grams - Moisture Content 7.5% maximal - Seed Droppings 2% maximal - moldy Seeds 2% maximal - Insect Seeds 2% maximal - Seeds Germinate

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

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.

There are three main types of Indonesian cocoa beans: Criollo, Forastero, and Trinitario. Criollo : Criollo beans are known for their non-bitter taste, as they lack tannins and contain astringents that impart a sweet flavor. Forastero : makes up 90% of the worldâ??s cocoa production and is the most widely cultivated variety. Despite its prevalence, Forastero cocoa is not as highly regarded as Criollo. These beans are very bitter, highly aromatic, very astringent, and high in tannins. Trinitario : is a hybrid of Forastero from Venezuela and native Criollo beans. This crossbreeding results in what is considered the best hybrid cocoa bean in the world, contributing to 12% of global cocoa production. Moisture : 8% Defective : 0.7% Grade : A