| Physical & Chemical Data |
| Flavour | Pure cocoa flavour without any off Flavours |
| Colour | Light brown with a reddish tinge | Brown with a reddish tinge | Light brown | Dark brown with a reddish tinge | Brown with a reddish tinge | Moderate dark brown with a reddish tinge | Brown with a reddit tinge |
| pH | 6.9 - 7.5 | 6.9 - 7.5 | 5.5 - 6.5 | 8.0 - 8.5 | 7.2 - 7.7 | 7.5 - 8.0 | 6.80 - 7.30 |
| Fat Content | 10 - 12 % |
| Fineness | - |
| Moisture | Maximum 5.00 % |
| Shell | Maximum 1.75 %
(on alkali free nibs) |
| Microbiological Data |
| Total Plate Count | Max 10,000/g | Max 3,000/g |
| Coliform | Absent in 2 x 0.1g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 5 x 25 g | Absent in 25 g | Absent in 5 x 25 g |
| Other Information |
| Storage | In a cool, clear dry place, off the floor and free from infestation. During transit and storage, powder must be kept well away from materials with strong odour or that are liable to taint the powder on contact. |
| Shelf life | 2 years |
| Remarks | Other tests are available upon request |