NATURAL COCOA POWDER
Indexes / Parameters | Values Cocoa powder, Natural , Ref: NC01 | Values Cocoa powder, Natural , Ref: NC01 |
Origin of beans : | Ghana | Ghana |
Application: | Natural cocoa powder tastes bitter and gives a deep chocolate flavor to baked goods. It is suitable for use in brownies, cookies, chocolate cakes and others. | Natural cocoa powder tastes bitter and gives a deep chocolate flavor to baked goods. It is suitable for use in brownies, cookies, chocolate cakes and others. |
Organoleptic properties:
Appearance | Fine , free flowing brown powder without foreign matters | Fine, free flowing brown powder without foreign matters |
Taste and smell | Typical for cocoa without foreign taste& smell | Typical for cocoa without foreign taste& smell |
sical and Chemical properties:
Fat content ( % ) | 10-12 | 10-12 |
Fineness ( through 200 mesh )Â ( % ) | Min 99 | Min 99 |
Moisture ( % ) | Max 5 | Max 5 |
o:p> | 5.2-5.8 | 5.2-5.8 |
Ash ( % ) | Max 8 | Max 8 |
Microbiology properties:
Total plate count (cfu/g) | Max 5000 | Max 5000 |
Coliforms per (cfu/g) | Max 0.3 | Max 0.3 |
Mould (cfu/g) | Max 50 | Max 50 |
Yeast(cfu/g) | Max 50 | Max 50 |
Salmonella (cfu/g) | Negative/ 25grams | Negative/ 25grams |
Pathogenic bacteria(cfu/g) | Negative/ 25grams | Negative/ 25grams |
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Heavy Metal:
Arsenic (As) | 1mg/kg max | 1mg/kg max |
Lead (Pb) | 2 mg/kg max | 2 mg/kg max |
Cadmium (Cd) | 0.20 mg/kg max | 0.20 mg/kg max |
Copper(Cu) | 50 mg/kg max | 50 mg/kg max |
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GMO : | Free from genetically modified organisms |
Allergens: | The products do not contain known allergens. |
Safety : | The product is harmless, safe and fit for human consumption |
Shelf life: | 24 moths as from production date |