Description
COA-BACKED BOTANICAL INGREDIENT
Theobroma cacao Bean Extract
Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat is presented for B2B ingredient qualification using representative batch evidence and batch-specific analytical language.
COA-Backed Specification
| Botanical identity | Theobroma cacao |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Bean |
| Form and colour | Fine light-chocolate powder |
| Assay | Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10% |
| Particle size | 98% through 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | <=12.0%; result 10.11% |
| Ash | Sulphated ash <=8.0%; result 6.21% |
| Representative batch | LXKK250503 |
| Manufacture date | 3 May 2025 |
| Shelf life | Two years when stored properly |
Representative values do not replace the current shipment COA.
Buyer Decision Guide
Use Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat when the brief requires Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10%. Compare the stated marker and analytical basis before accepting an alternative concentration.
- Evaluation sample typically 10-20 g
- Regular MOQ typically 1 kg
- Typical lead time 7-15 working days
How This Grade Differs
Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat is qualified using botanical identity: Theobroma cacao; plant part: Bean; offered grade: Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10%. The defining purchasing attribute is Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10%; a ratio extract or untreated botanical powder does not establish the same marker specification.
Compare these related grades before approval:
- Cocoa Fruit Extract Powder 7% Theobromine
- Cocoa Fruit Extract Powder 8:1
- Cocoa Seed Extract Powder 4:1
For a substitution review, compare botanical identity, plant part, assay target, analytical method, physical form and the current offered-batch COA.
Quality and Documentation
Representative batch LXKK250503 supports the specification table above. Current lot evidence and buyer-defined verification govern acceptance of the commercial shipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specification defines Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10%.
How is the source material identified?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Qualification starts with Theobroma cacao, Bean. The product name alone is not sufficient when species, plant part or grade differs.
How does batch evidence support qualification?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: The page cites representative batch LXKK250503. The sample, quotation and shipment COA should be traceable to the grade actually offered.
Is a shipment-specific COA available for qualification?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Yes. The commercial review should use the COA for the lot being offered, together with the matching quotation and specification.
What quality fields belong in the approval review?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Review identity and Fat content 10-12%; result 10.10% together with the listed physical tests and applicable contaminant and microbiological limits.
How are MOQ and production timing confirmed?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Commercial timing is finalised after quantity, packaging, document set and any additional testing have been agreed.
What must be updated when a parameter changes?
For Cocoa Powder 10-12% Fat: Application-specific requests require technical review. Approved changes should be documented rather than treated as an informal substitution.
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