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Forastero is primarily cultivated in West Africa and is known as bulk cocoa. This cocoa is generally earthy and simple.

Forastero Cocoa Bean

SKU: 364215376135191
RM5,000.00Price
500 Kilograms
Color
  • Physical Characteristics:

    1) Fineness: 99.0 - 99.7% through 200 micron sieve

    2) Appearance: Fine, free flowing dark brown powder

    3) Flavor: Characteristic cocoa flavour

    4) Color: Dark brown to black
     

    Chemical Characteristics:

    1) Fat content: 10~12%

    2) PH value:  6.2-6.8

    3) Moisture: 5% max.

    4) Ash: 14% max.
     

    Microbiological Characteristics:

    1) Total plate count: 5000cfu/g max.

    2) Coliforms: 90MPN/100g max.

    3) Yeast count: 50cfu/g max.

    4) Mould count: 200cfu/g max.

    5) Pathogenic bacteria: Negative

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