Alkalized cocoa powder

Description:

Cocoa powder is obtained from the Theobroma cacao beans, suitable for human consumption

This product does not contain hazardous ingredients, additives or preservative

 

Physical Specification

Appearance:                            Fine, free flowing brown powder

Flavor:                                     Characteristic cocoa flavor

Color:                                      Dark Brown

Chemical Specification

Moisture:                                 5.0 % max

Fat:                                         10 - 12 %

PH:                                         7.5±0.2

Ash:                                        12.0% max

Shell:                                       1.75 max

Fineness:                                 99.0% min

Microbiological Specification   

Aerobic Plate Count                 5000 cfu/g max

Coliform                                  30 MPN/100g

Yeasts                                     50 cfu/g max

Moulds                                    50 cfu/g max

Salmonela                               Negative/25g

Staphylococcus                       Negative/1g

 

Packaging

Packed in multilayer paper bag (ply of Kraft paper and a layer of polyethylene liner)

Net Weight: 25 kg

Storage

Store in a pest-free, well ventilated environment, at ambient temperature, away from source

of heat and water.

Shelf Life

Recommended Shelf Life is 24 months from date of production if stored in cool, dry conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Chemical Residue: No chemical residue exists to create a hazard for human consumption