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
Ensure Vanilla is a dietary supplement for adults that helps to maintain proper bone, muscle and joint function. Keeping muscles in good condition helps to keep the body active. This product is formulated with proteins, which help to increase muscle mass, Vitamin D and Calcium, which help normal muscle and joint function. In addition, vitamins B2 B6 and B12 maintain energy and vitamin C strengthens the immune system. Vanilla flavour supplement indicated to reduce fatigue and tiredness and to maintain bone and muscle quality.
COCOA BEANS SEEDS HS Code 18010000 PRICE = US$700/TON CIF ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA PACKAGE:,50KG MIN ORDER:200TONS DESCRIPTION The cocoa bean (technically cocoa seed) or simply cocoa (/�?ko�?. ko�?/), also called the cacao bean (technically cacao seed) or cacao (/k�?�?ka�?/), is� the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of nonfat substances) and cocoa butter (the fat) can be extracted. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS COLOR VISUAL: Brown ACIDITY (OLEIC ACID): â?? TASTE: Characteristic ASHES: â?? ODOR Fruity, nutty. FAT: Min. 49% (Cacao Butter) FOREIGN MATERIAL: Max. 1%* FERMENTATION: Min. 85% DEFECTS: Max. 3% HUMIDITY LEVEL: Max. 7% AVERAGE SIZE: 22 mm IODINE: â?? CALIBER: Min. 135/100 g MELTING POINT: â?? PARTICLE SIZE: â?? PEROXIDE: â?? * The product may contain traces of pits/stalks/shell. PH-LEVEL (10%): 5-6.5 SAPONIFICATION: â?? SOLUBILITY: â??
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Olive oil is the oil that comes from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europea). Virgin olive oil is produced by mechanical processing of the olive fruit in olive mills. It is a key element of the Mediterranean diet and is considered a healthy food product due to its content of monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, etc. Physical and chemical characteristics Crude virgin olive oil is a mixture of various ingredients. These can be distinguished into three categories: Glycerides, fat-soluble substances and water-soluble substances. They can also be distinguished into saponifiable and non-saponifiable components. Glycerides, which are also saponifiable components, are mainly triglycerides, i.e. esters of glycerol with fatty acids. The latter are mainly: oleic, palmitoleic, linoleic, stearic and palmitic. The first three are unsaturated fatty acids, and the other two are saturated Historical data In the Greek area, presses for the production of oil from olives and containers (jars) for oil storage dating from the Mycenaean era have been found. According to the excavations carried out in the Proto-Cycladic II (2,700-2,300 BC) cemetery of Spedos in 1903 by Klonos Stefanos, among the other finds, he mentions a silver-plated clay vessel which contained traces of spoiled olive oil. The careful research in the chemistry of the National University under Professor K. Zengeli proved, beyond doubt, the existence of olive oil. Klonos Stefanos (in the Proceedings of the Archaeological Society PAE 1906) notes that together with the silver-plated clay vessel, a triple clay oil lamp was found. Olive oil is referred to on a Linear B tablet from Knossos as erawo (oil) and on others with a special ideogram. Olive oil and health Olive oil contains high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) as well as an abundance of bioactive components. Of these, the phenolic components are the most extensively studied. Regarding the benefits of MUFAs in human health, the US Food and Drink Administration authorized qualitative health claims (health claims), for the first time in 2004, regarding the protection offered by monounsaturated fatty acids of olive oil against cardiovascular risk diseases. Overall, the benefits of olive oil fatty acids were summarized at the first International Conference on Olive Oil and Health, in 2005. But olive oil is more than a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids. Its phenolic components have shown anti-inflammatory and chemo-protective properties. Oleocanthal in olive oil has been found to have a similar effect to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen. In none of the studies in which the role of phenolic components of olive oil has been examined, cytotoxicity has been shown.
Appearance: pure, refined, without sediments and with a light yellow color Taste and odor: Deodorized with good taste Saponification index 188,0 195,0 IRAM 5516 / ISO 3657 Unsaponificable matters Max. 0,7 % ISO3596 Acidity (80% oleic) Max. 0,07 % IRAM 5512 / ISO 660 Soap (ppm oleate of sodium) Max. 7ppm IRAM 5599 Index of peroxides (meq O2/Kg) Max. 4meg/kg IRAM 5551 / ISO 3960 Color: IRAM 550 Yellow Lovibond (5) Max. 12 ISO 15305
Nutella 15x350gr. 1 pallet = 99 cartons. 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 15x400gr 1 pallet = 99 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x600gr 1 pallet = 128 cartons 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 6x750gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x800gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production
Nutella 15x350gr. 1 pallet = 99 cartons. 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 15x400gr 1 pallet = 99 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x600gr 1 pallet = 128 cartons 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 6x750gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x800gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production
Nutella 15x350gr. 1 pallet = 99 cartons. 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 15x400gr 1 pallet = 99 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2277 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x600gr 1 pallet = 128 cartons 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons). Fresh production Nutella 6x750gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production Nutella 6x800gr 1 pallet = 128 cases 1 container = 23 pallets (2944 cartons) Fresh Production
Product Description - * Different Exterior Size : 2x9, 2x10, 5x5, 5x6, 5x7, 5x8 Cm * Different External Materials: Paper/pe * Different External Material Weights: 40-70 Gsm / M2 * Different Interior Gramaj Options: For Sugars: 2 Gr, 3 Gr, 4 Gr, 5 Gr // For Spices 0,5 Gr, 1 Gr * Different Interior Material Options: Sugar, Spices Such As Blackpepper, Salt, Mint, Thyme, Red Pepper * Packaging : Bulk Product origin - Turkey Key Specifications/Special Features - Disposable, restaurant, hotel, catering, airline, food, service, take away, carry out, condiment Minimum Order Size and Packaging details - 30.000 pieces/ bulk brown carton
We live in a world where convenience is key. Many of us work long hours and that attributes to unhealthy eating as we tend to take the quicker option, which unfortunately may not be the healthiest option. Caliph Trade also offers cooked and ready to eat frozen meals. These frozen items are packed in 500 gram and 1-kilogram plastic bags and can be frozen for up to 18 months. Our cooked frozen and ready to eat meals include: Falafel Falafel with mozzarella/kashkaval cheese stuffing Falafel with spiced peppers Honey balls zalabya Lamb Kofta Beef meatballs Kebab We sell these in bulk and shipment is by freezer containers, which are kept at -18 degrees Celsius.