Cocoa (cocoa powder & cocoa bean )

Cocoa (cocoa powder & cocoa bean )

Appearance Fine, brown to dark brown powder Oval, dark brown to purple
Odor Characteristic cocoa scent Strong cocoa scent
Taste Bitter, slightly sweet Bitter, earthy, nutty
Moisture ≤ 5% ≤ 7%
Fat Content 10-24% 50-55%
Particle Size < 100 microns 2-3 cm long, 1-2 cm wide
Bulk Density 0.4 - 0.6 g/cm³ 0.7 - 1.0 g/cm³
pH 5.5 - 6.5 5.5 - 6.0
Ash Content 5-10% 2-3%
Color Dark brown to reddish-brown Dark brown to reddish-brown
Caffeine Content 0.1 - 0.5% 0.5 - 1.0%
Theobromine Content 8-10% 1-3%