Premium Grade AAA cocoa beans from Nigeria — well fermented (75–85%), dried and sorted to meet chocolate manufacturers and processors’ specifications. High fat (cocoa butter) content provides excellent processing yield and flavour profile (fruity, nutty).
Description
Product Specification — Cocoa Beans (Grade AAA)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Class | Grade AAA |
| Certification | SGS (available on request) |
| Style | Raw, Fermented, Dried & Sorted |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Cultivation | Conventional |
| Color (visual) | Brown |
| Fat (Cocoa Butter) | Min. 49% |
| Fermentation Level | 75% – 85% |
| Foreign Material (max) | 1% |
| Total Defects (max) | 3% |
| Humidity / Moisture (max) | 7% |
| Average Bean Size | 22 mm (approx.) |
| Caliber | Min. 135 beans / 100 g |
| pH (10% solution) | 5.0 – 6.5 |
| Flavor / Odor | Characteristic; fruity & nutty |
| May contain traces of | Pits, stalks, shell |
Fields marked with “–” are not applicable or are measured on demand. Buyer-specific lab analysis can be provided as required.
Microbiological Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Yeast | Max. 1,000 CFU/g |
| Mold | Max. 3% |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Max. 10 CFU/g |
| Coliforms | Absent |
| Salmonella | Absent |
| Aflatoxins | Test on request / as per buyer limits |
Final microbiological analysis and aflatoxin certificates can be arranged through third-party labs upon buyer request (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna).
Logistics & Commercial
- Packing: Seaworthy jute bags (buyer specification available)
- Loading Port: Apapa, Lagos
- Incoterms: FOB / CIF / CNF / other (negotiable)
- Certificates: SGS inspection & lab reports available on request
To request a formal quotation, sample, or lab report, click Request Quote or use the WhatsApp button above.
Additional information
| Weight | 1000 kg |
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