Cocoa Cacao Beans

Fermented and Original Cocoa Beans from East Nusa Tenggara.

Scientific Name : Theobroma cacao

Cocoa Bean, also kown as cacao bean or simply cocoa or cacao, is the dried and fully fermented fatty seed of the Theobroma cacao, from which cocoa solids and cocoa butter are extracted. Cocoa is the raw ingrediant of Chocolate and Chocolate flavour.

packed in 25 Kg bags
36 MT Available in Powder
14 MT Available in Beans (minus 0,10 USD/Kg)

Origin: Venezuela
Packing: 60 kg bags
The price is for FCA Joelahtme Parish, Estonia.
Minimum order quantity: 1 bag (60 kg)
Discounts for the order more than 10 bags.
Payment terms: 20/80 TT or 100% balance against B/L.
Special price FOB La -Guaira (Venezuela) for the MOQ 14 tons (50/50 TT payment only).
All certificates available at time to order.

We are able and ready to supply the following Cocoa Beans:
- Organic Natural Raw Cacao Beans (African Origin) | 100% Cocoa Bio, Natural and Pure | Vegan, Raw, Unrefined | Exported to worldwide locations for making High Quality Cacao Powder, chocolate, coffee, etc.

- High grade dried raw cocoa beans for sale.
- High quality cocoa beans producing beans with the strongest flavor.
- Raw sun-dried cocoa beans.

- a) moisture: 5.5% - 6.2% maximum
- b) foreign matters: 1.29% maximum
- c) beans count: 91 to 99 beans/kg
- d) broken beans / defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum
- Raw. sun-dried cocoa beans
- Moisture: 8% maximum
- foreign matters: .5% maximum
- Bean count: 91 to 99 beans/kg
- Broken/defective: 0.7% - 0.8% maximum

Processing Type Roasted
Storage Type Cocoa Beans
Specification Cocoa Beans
Shelf Life 2 years
Manufacturer company
Ingredients Cocoa Beans
Content Cocoa Beans
Instruction for use Cocoa Beans
Type Cocoa
Variety ARIBA
Maturity 100 %
Grade Food
Weight (kg) 50
Brand Name Cocoa Beans
Product Name Cocoa Beans Ariba Cacao 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

Product Type : Cocoa / Cacao Bean
Grade : AA, Fine Cocoa
Category : Criollo
Processing : Fermentation, Washed, Sun-Drying
Dark Bean :

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

Certificate of Analysis is Available on Request .

Shelf Life : 24-30months