Full Technical Specifications

Physical & Chemical Characteristics

• Product Type: Cocoa mass (cocoa liquor)

• Appearance: Dark brown solid or semi-solid mass

• Flavor Profile: Clean, natural cocoa flavor

• Fat Content: Natural cocoa butter retained

• Particle Size: Industrial standard suitable for chocolate manufacturing

Raw Material & Processing

• Raw Material: Verified Nigerian cocoa beans

• Fermentation: Controlled fermentation prior to processing

• Roasting: Managed roasting to develop flavor consistency

• Grinding: Finely ground cocoa nibs into homogeneous mass

• Additives: None

• Manufacturing Standard: Export-grade, food-compliant processing facilities

Quality & Safety Controls

• Batch-level monitoring of fermentation and roasting parameters

• Controls to ensure consistency in flavor and texture

• Handling aligned with international food safety and export standards

Applications

• Chocolate manufacturing

• Confectionery production

• Industrial cocoa-based formulations

Packaging & Logistics

• Packaging: Blocks or bulk containers depending on buyer requirements

• Net Weight: Industrial bulk formats

• Storage Conditions: Cool, dry storage recommended

• Shipping Terms: FOB (Incoterms®)

• Handling: Temperature control recommended to preserve consistency

Traceability & Data Available

• Farm-level origin and producer records

• Processing and fermentation logs

• Batch-level traceability and custody documentation

• Supply-chain records from origin through processing

Compliance & Documentation (Available on Request)

• Digital traceability records

• Origin, processing, and batch documentation

• Compliance support files for EU and FDA due diligence

• Data exports for audits and regulatory review