The cocoa bean is the seed of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a tropical plant indigenous to the equatorial regions of the Americas. From the processed cocoa bean comes the fluid paste, or liquor, from which cocoa powder and chocolate are made.Theobroma cacao grows pods on both its branches and trunk. Growers have to be very careful not to damage the cacao tree when harvesting them. Because it's such a delicate task, pods are picked by hand.Each bean is made of about 50% of a fat called cocoa butter. The beans are 20% protein and also contain water, as well as a large amount of nutrients such as theobromine and vitamins. The beans also contain starch and other minerals.Each pod contains 16 to 60 cocoa beans. You have to extract the fruit�¯ it's contents to get at its beans, in a process known as de-seeding.When fresh, beans look like seeds covered in a white, sticky pulp called mucilage. They can be eaten as they are. However, if we want to store them for later use, we have to ferment and then dry them. We can also roast them.
We are a West African company into trade and exports of Premium Quality Fermented Raw Cocoa Beans in large quantities from Osun State,Nigeria.
We have for immediate exports in large quantities Raw Cocoa Beans which are well fermented for 4-6 days to achieve a strong flavor and sun dried for 5-7days to achieve the best possible moisture content for the Cocoa Beans.
COMMODITY:Cocoa Beans
Origin: Nigeria
Grade : Quality Fermented
Colour /Appearance: Brown Oval -shaped
Maturity:Matured Beans
Crop Year: August 2024 New Season
Style :Sun Dried
Mositure : 8% Max
Bean Count: 89 to 99beans/kg
Broken beans / defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum
Fat Content: 46.92%
Theobromine:1.2% Max
Admixture : Negligible
Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America.
It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine.
Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing the fat or cocoa butter.
Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health.
Benefits
1) Rich in Polyphenols That Provide Several Health Benefits
2) May Reduce High Blood Pressure by Improving Nitric Oxide Levels
3) Cocoa has other properties that may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke
4) Polyphenols Improve Blood Flow to Your Brain and Brain Function
5) May Improve Mood and Symptoms of Depression by Various Means
6) Flavanols May Improve Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes
7) May Aid Weight Control in Many Surprising Ways
8) May Have Cancer-Protective Properties
9) Theobromine and Theophylline Contents May Help People With Asthma
10) Antibacterial and Immune-Stimulating Properties May Benefit Your Teeth and Skin
Nigeria is a leading player in the global cocoa industry. We are the fourth-largest producer, covering a 6.5% share of global production.
Nigeria climate supports production and supply of cocoa beans from October to June. This is a relatively long cocoa production period where1.4 million hectares of farmland are cultivated.
With our resources, we are able to export this agro commodity in the quantity of 1000MT-2000MT every month.
Fat : 10% -12%
pH Value : 6.8 - 7.2
Fineness : 99.5% Min
Colour : Brown or Dark Brown
Moisture : 5% Max
Ash Content : 12% Max
Shell Content : 1.75% Max
Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g
Molds, Col/g : Max 50
Yeast, Col/g : Max 50
E. Coli, Col/g : Negative
Salmonella, Col/g : Negative
Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative
Coli Form, Col/g : Negative
Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative
Flavour : Normal
Shelf Life : 2 Years
2. Premium Grade Natural Cocoa Powder.
Fat : 10% -12%
pH Value : 5.0 - 5.5
Fineness : 99.5% Min
Colour :Â Brown or Dark Brown
Moisture : 5% Max
Ash Content : 8% Max
Shell Content : 1.75% Max
Total Plate Count, Col/g : Max 3000 Col/g
Molds, Col/g : Max 50
Yeast, Col/g : Max 50
E. Coli, Col/g : Negative
Salmonella, Col/g : Negative
Enterobacteriacase, Col/g : Negative
Coli Form, Col/g : Negative
Staphylococcus, Col/g : Negative
Flavour : Normal
Shelf Life : 2 Years
Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), which is native to Central and South America. These beans are the primary ingredient used to make chocolate and various cocoa products. The process of turning cocoa beans into chocolate involves several steps, including fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding, and refining.
