Cocoa Beans
Our Cocoa Beans
Our premium cocoa beans are carefully sourced, well-fermented, and sun-dried to meet the highest standards—ideal for chocolate production, confectioneries, cocoa butter, powders, and beverages.
Our wide-reaching clientele spans Asia, Europe, and North America, including exporters and manufacturers demanding consistent quality.
Our core values of ethical sourcing, integrity, and product excellence ensure every batch delivered reflects our commitment to quality.
About Cocoa Beans
Cocoa beans are the dried, fully fermented seeds of Theobroma cacao—the foundation of chocolate, cocoa powder, and butter. They are primarily sourced from West Africa, where local farmers blend traditional practices with modern quality standards.
Applications & Markets
- End products: chocolate, cocoa butter, cocoa powder, beverages, cosmetics, and animal feed.
- Export reach: Serving top buyers in Europe (Netherlands, Germany), Asia, and North America.
Specifications
| Attribute | ECOVENN Standard |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Varieties | Forastero, Trinitario; export-grade fermentation |
| Moisture Content | 6.0 – 7.5 % (max 8%) — ideal packaging range |
| Fat Content (dry nib) | 55 – 59 % typical |
| Free Fatty Acid | ≤ 1.0 % (max 1.75%) |
| Bean Count | ≤ 100 beans per 100 g (main crop standard) |
| Defectives | ≤ 5 % slaty and ≤ 5 % defective (good fermented) |
| Foreign Matter | ≤ 1.0 % |
| Packaging | 64 kg clean jute bags (food-grade, sewn/heat-sealed) |
| Incoterms | EXW |
| Shelf Storage | Store dry (<70 % RH), 15–25 °C, max 3 months in tropics |
| Shipping Lead Time | 15–25 days after L/C confirmation |
| Payment Terms | 100% irrevocable confirmed L/C at sight |