Applications: chocolate, chocolate drink , pudding, ice cream, cream, bonbons, biscuits, chocolate candy,etc.
Ghana Cocoa Powder
Description:
Cocoa Powder is a powder which is obtainer from cocoa solids, one of the two components of chocolate liquor. Chocolate liquor is a substance which is obtainer during the manufacturing process which turns cocoa beans into chocolate products. Natural/Alkalized Cocoa Powder can be added to baked goods for a chocolate flavor, whisked with hot milk or water for hot chocolate, and used in a variety of other ways, depending on the taste of the cook. Most markets carry Cocoa powder, often with several options available.
Specification:
ITEM STANDARD
Appearance Fine, free flowing dark brown powder
Colour of solution Dark brown
Flavour Characteristic cocoa flavour
Moisture (%) ≤ 5
Fat content (%) 10 - 12
Ash (%) ≤12
Fineness through 200 mesh (%) ≥ 99
pH 6.2 - 6.8
Total plate count (cfu/g) ≤ 5000
Mould count (cfu/g) ≤ 100
Yeast count (cfu/g) ≤ 50
Coliforms Not detected
Shigella Not detected
Pathogenic bacteria Not detected