Product Name

Natural Cocoa Powder

Physical Index

Cocoa bean origin

West Africa

Appearance

Fine, free flowing brown powder

Flavor

Characteristic cocoa flavor

Color

Brown 

Fineness (through 200 mesh)

Min. 99%

Chemical Index

Fat content

10-12 %

Moisture

Max. 5.0%

PH value

5.0-5.8

Ash

Max.10%

Microbiological Index

Total Plate Count/g

Max. 5,000 cfu

Coliform cfu/g

Max. 0.3

Yeast & Mould/g

Max. 50 cfu

E. coli

Negative

Staphylococcus aureus

Negative

Salmonella/25g

Negative

Packaging

In 25kgs kraft paper bags with inner polyethylene liner.

N. W.: 25 kg / bag

G. W.: 25.25 kg / bag

Shelf Life

24 months from date of production when stored in cool, dry conditions.

Storage Conditions

Store in a pest-free, well ventilated environment, at ambient temperature (15-25degr C.) and relative humidity <65%, away from source of heat and water and free from foreign odors.