Cocoa Shells

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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

COCOA BEANS SEEDS HS Code 18010000 PRICE = US$700/TON CIF ORIGIN: SOUTH AFRICA PACKAGE:,50KG MIN ORDER:200TONS DESCRIPTION The cocoa bean (technically cocoa seed) or simply cocoa (/�?ko�?. ko�?/), also called the cacao bean (technically cacao seed) or cacao (/k�?�?ka�?/), is� the dried and fully fermented seed of Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids (a mixture of nonfat substances) and cocoa butter (the fat) can be extracted. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS COLOR VISUAL: Brown ACIDITY (OLEIC ACID): â?? TASTE: Characteristic ASHES: â?? ODOR Fruity, nutty. FAT: Min. 49% (Cacao Butter) FOREIGN MATERIAL: Max. 1%* FERMENTATION: Min. 85% DEFECTS: Max. 3% HUMIDITY LEVEL: Max. 7% AVERAGE SIZE: 22 mm IODINE: â?? CALIBER: Min. 135/100 g MELTING POINT: â?? PARTICLE SIZE: â?? PEROXIDE: â?? * The product may contain traces of pits/stalks/shell. PH-LEVEL (10%): 5-6.5 SAPONIFICATION: â?? SOLUBILITY: â??

Product Description - Cultivation Type: Common Process: Fully Fermented. Style: Cocoa Beans Grade I HS Code 18010000 Amsco's Cocoa Beans Come From Women's Co-op Farms In The Ivory Coast. Amsco Is Looking To Empower The Women And Bring Further Development And Education In Their Area. Looking For Buyer With Like Mind. Price of product ( Price of product (USD price or GB£ price, or ¬ price)- PRICE NEGOTIABLE based on FOB or CIF Incoterms 2010, or Incoterms 2020. TERMS: PAYMENT 100% at sight with Irrevocable, Confirmed letter of credit, transferable, part shipment allowed, negotiable, revolving, or confirmed bank guarantee MT799, followed by Advice MT 760 after FOB, or as will be mutually agreed CURRENCY: GB£. Product origin - Ivory Coast Key Specifications/Special Features - Produce: Fully Fermented Cocoa Beans, Grade I - (a) mouldy beans, maximum 3 per cent by count; (b) slaty beans, maximum 3 per cent by count; (c) insect-damaged, germinated, or flat beans, total maximum 3 per cent by count. Cocoa quality (d) fully fermented, thoroughly dry, free from smoky beans, free from abnormal or foreign odours and free from any evidence of adulteration. (e) It must be reasonably free from living insects. (f) It must be reasonably uniform in size, reasonably free from broken beans, fragments, and pieces of shell, and be virtually free from foreign matter. (g) moisture content not exceeding 7.5%." Minimum Order Size and Packaging details - Quantity Available: 10,000 MT of Fully Fermented Cocoa Beans from season 2020-2021. Monthly shipment: as agreed. MOQ: 1000 MT Looking For Buyer Or Buyers For Season 2020-2021 And With Option For Season 2021-2022. Packaging Details - Packaging Details 60-65kg, in new clean Jute bags; 385 to 420 Jute bags per 40FT Container. Container with humidity absorbing 3 ply craft sheets.