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Tropicollo Ltd.

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Cloves

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands, or Moluccas, in Indonesia, and are commonly used as a spice, flavoring, or fragrance in consumer products, such as toothpaste, soaps, or cosmetics


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Cocoa Beans

Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao) and are the primary ingredient used in the production of chocolate. Here\'s a detailed description of cocoa beans:

Botanical Characteristics:

Species: Theobroma cacao
Appearance: Cocoa beans are roughly oval-shaped and are typically 1 to 2 cm long. They have a smooth, hard shell that varies in color from light brown to dark brown, depending on the variety and level of fermentation.
Structure: Each cocoa pod contains 20-50 cocoa beans surrounded by a sweet pulp.


Cultivation:

Growing Regions: Cocoa beans are primarily cultivated in tropical regions within 20 degrees of the Equator, including West Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Climate: Cocoa trees thrive in humid, tropical climates with well-distributed rainfall and temperatures between 20-30�°C (68-86�°F).
Harvesting: Cocoa pods are harvested manually with machetes or by hand, typically twice a year.


Processing:

Fermentation: After harvesting, the cocoa beans are removed from the pods and fermented for several days to develop flavor and reduce bitterness.
Drying: Fermented beans are dried in the sun or using artificial dryers until they reach around 7% moisture content, which helps preserve the beans for storage and shipping.
Roasting: Dried beans are roasted at temperatures between 120-140�°C (248-284�°F) to develop their characteristic chocolate flavor.


Composition:

Shell: The outer shell makes up about 10-15% of the cocoa bean and is used to make cocoa mulch or sometimes as a source of biofuel.
Nib: Inside the shell, the cocoa bean is divided into nibs, which contain approximately 54-58% cocoa butter (fat) and 11-15% cocoa solids (theobromine and caffeine).
Flavor Compounds: Cocoa beans contain a complex mix of flavor compounds that develop during fermentation and roasting, contributing to the unique taste of chocolate.


Uses:

Chocolate Production: Cocoa beans are the fundamental ingredient in chocolate manufacturing. The nibs are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor, which is then processed into various forms of chocolate.
Cocoa Products: Cocoa powder and cocoa butter are derived from cocoa beans and are used in baking, confectionery, beverages, and cosmetics.


Quality Grading:

Cocoa beans are graded based on size, color, fermentation level, and absence of defects to ensure consistent quality for chocolate production.
Fine Flavor: Beans with unique and desirable flavors are often classified as fine flavor cocoa beans and command higher prices in the market.



Cocoa beans are essential to the global chocolate industry, with their flavor profile influenced by factors such as origin, fermentation, and processing methods, making them a critical component in creating a variety of chocolate products enjoyed worldwide


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Green Coffee

Researchers claim that the health benefits of green coffee extract may be due to the presence of chlorogenic acids, a type of antioxidant. Both chlorogenic acid and caffeine help decrease body weight and visceral fat.


Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia is a genus of four species of trees in the flowering plant family Proteaceae. They are indigenous to Australia, native to northeastern New South Wales and central and southeastern Queensland specifically.



Red Chilli Pepper

Chili peppers, also spelled chile or chilli, are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add \"heat\" to dishes


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Shea Butter

Shea butter is a fat extracted from the nut of the African shea tree. It is ivory in color when raw and commonly dyed yellow with borututu root or palm oil. It is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion. Shea butter is edible and is used in food preparation in some African countries.


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Vanilla beans

Vanilla beans are the fruit of the orchid species Vanilla planifolia, which is native to Mexico but now grown in several tropical regions around the world, including Madagascar, Indonesia, and Tahiti. These beans are known for their unique and complex flavor, making them a highly prized ingredient in both culinary and fragrance industry.

1) Black Vanilla Bean Non Split - Grade A - Madagascar Origin
- Crop Year : 2023
- Length : 14cm to 20cm
- Moisture content : 30% to 35%
- Vanillin rate : 2.0% to 2.5%
- Weight per beans : 3g maximum
- 310 to 320 beans per kg

2) Red Vanilla Bean Europe Type - Grade B - Madagascar Origin
- Crop Year : 2023
- Length : 13cm to 20cm
- Moisture content : 24% to 27%
- Vanillin rate : 1.8% to 2.3%

3) Red Vanilla Bean US Type - Grade B - Madagascar Origin
- Crop Year : 2023
- Length : 13cm to 20cm
- Moisture content : 20% to 25%
- Vanillin rate : 1.6%

4) Red Split vanilla Bean US Type - Grade B - Madagascar Origin
- Crop Year : 2023
- Length : 13cm to 20cm
- Moisture content : 20% to 25%
- Vanillin rate : 1.6%

5) Cuts vanilla Bean US Type - Grade B - Madagascar Origin
- Crop Year : 2023
- From short and cutted vanilla, for extraction or powdering
- Length : 2 cm
- Moisture content : 20% to 25%
- Vanillin rate : 1.3%
- FOB Price : 75 Us Dollar per KG

6) Vanilla powder
- Pulverized with stainless steel grinder to reduce metal residue
- Meets EU standard
- Crop Year : 2023
- Moisture content : 10 %
- Vanillin rate : 1.3 % to +
- From 100% vanilla bean
- Grains size : 250 microns

 


 
 
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