COCOA BEANS,South Africa price supplier

PRODUCT
CACAO Beans
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Obtained from selected beans over 80% fermentation
Size: 135 bean / 100g minimum
Internal color: light brown to dark brown


PRODUCT  CACAO BEANS

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Obtained from selected beans over 80% fermentation

Size: 135 bean / 100g minimum

Internal color: light brown to dark brown

Odour: characteristic

Taste: fruity, nutty

MAIN INGREDIENT
   

Cacao beans
   

PHYSICO-CHEMICAL

FEATURES
   

Weight: 64-70 Kilos, 20 kilos box

Humidity: 8% max.

Fat: 49% minimum

Acidity: 1.20 maximum (oleic acid)

FEATURES ADDED BY PROCCESS
   

Fermentation: % over 80%

Slated beans: 3% max.

Violets beans: 5% max.

Beans with internal molds: 3% max

Chopped beans: 2% max

Defects (glued, flat, germinated) 3% max.

USE
   

Industrial or final consupmation as inclusion for chocolates

PACKING: Sewed Jute Vags or Carton Box with polyethylene bags.

EXPECTED LIFE: 24 months in storage room 18ºC to 25ºC Humidity: 50% to 65%

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
   
Storage: 25ºC – 30ºC

Humidity Relative : 65% to 75%

Ground transportation with leakage, hygiene and conservation