Cocoa Beans are the fermented and dried seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, the raw material for all cocoa and chocolate products.We supply bulk Cocoa Beans sourced from leading China manufacturers for international food processing operations. Our Cocoa Beans is widely used in confectionery manufacturing, cocoa butter production, bean-to-bar craft chocolate, snacks and baking and nutraceutical extracts. HS Code: 18010000
Cocoa Beans are harvested from cacao pods, fermented for 5-7 days to develop flavor precursors, then sun-dried.
They are the starting material for cocoa mass, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and chocolate manufacturing. Cocoa beans contain theobromine, caffeine, polyphenols (flavanols), and healthy fats.
Grades / Types Available: Food Grade, Feed Grade
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Whole fermented and dried beans |
| Moisture | ≤ 7.5% |
| Fat Content | 50-55% |
| Bean Count | 80-110 beans/100g |
| Broken Beans | ≤ 5% |
| Mouldy Beans | ≤ 4% |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Slaty Beans | ≤ 4% |
| Purity (Food Grade) | ≥ 99% |
| Moisture/Loss on Drying | ≤ 7% |
| pH | 5.0 - 6.5 |
| Ash | ≤ 5% |
| Heavy Metals | Complies with regulations |
| Lead | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 0.1 mg/kg |
| Total Plate Count | ≤ 1000 cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 100 cfu/g |
Our MOQ for bulk food/feed ingredient is generally 500 kg. We also support mixed containers — combine Cocoa Beans with other food ingredients in one shipment to save on freight.
We provide free samples (100–500g) for quality testing before you place a bulk order. The buyer covers shipping costs only. Samples are typically dispatched within 2–3 business days.
Standard lead time is 7–15 days after order confirmation and payment. For stock items, delivery can be faster. We will confirm the exact timeline before you place the order.
You will receive the original COA (Certificate of Analysis), COO (Certificate of Origin), MSDS, TDS, and relevant certifications directly from the manufacturer. We guarantee full document authenticity and traceability.
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