Documentation for Every Cocoa Product

Indicative specification ranges for natural (non-alkalized) and alkalized (Dutch-process) cocoa powder in low, medium, and high fat grades from Cameroon.

Parameters covered: Fat content (10–12% / 14–16% / 20–22%), moisture ≤5%, pH (5.0–6.0 natural / 6.8–8.1 alkalized), particle size, shell content, colour, microbiological

Indicative specifications for food-grade, cosmetic-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade cocoa butter in natural (unrefined) and deodorized variants.

Parameters covered: FFA (≤1.75% food / ≤1.0% cosmetic/pharma), melting point 32–35°C, moisture ≤0.2%, iodine value, saponification value, colour, microbiological

Indicative specification for fermented and dried Cameroonian cocoa beans — the standard commercial grade for chocolate manufacturing and industrial processing.

Parameters covered: Moisture ≤7.5%, fermentation index (cut test), bean count per 100g, foreign matter, mould and insect damage, shell content

Indicative specifications for liquid cocoa liquor — 100% pure ground cocoa in liquid state for chocolate manufacturing and industrial processing.

Parameters covered: Fat content ~48–56%, moisture ≤2%, particle size <75 microns, shell content ≤1.75%, microbiological

Indicative specification for roasted, winnowed cocoa nibs — 100% pure cocoa for grinding, health food, and specialty chocolate applications.

Parameters covered: Fat content ~48–56%, moisture ≤3%, shell content ≤1.75%, particle size, microbiological

Indicative specification for cocoa husk — the outer shell separated during winnowing. Available for animal feed, fertiliser, and functional food applications.

Parameters covered: Crude fibre ~30–40%, theobromine ~1–2%, nitrogen ~2.7%, potassium ~2.6%, moisture, microbiological

Indicative specifications for low-fat (10–12%) and medium-fat (14–16%) cocoa cake — the pressed solid residual for cocoa powder production and animal feed.

Parameters covered: Residual fat 10–12% or 14–16%, moisture ≤3%, crude protein ~18–22%, shell content ≤1.75%, microbiological

Indicative specification for cocoa mass in solid block form — 100% pure ground cocoa, the foundational ingredient for chocolate manufacturing.

Parameters covered: Fat content ~48–56%, moisture ≤2%, particle size <75 microns, shell content ≤1.75%, melting point 32–35°C, microbiological

Indicative specification for cocoa paste — finely ground pure cocoa with a target particle size below 50 microns for smoother manufacturing applications.

Parameters covered: Fat content ~48–56%, moisture ≤2%, particle size <50 microns, shell content ≤1.75%, microbiological

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa powder — covers handling procedures, storage requirements, dust hazard information, and emergency contacts.

Sections covered: Identification, hazard identification, composition, first aid, firefighting, handling & storage, exposure controls, physical properties, regulatory info

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa butter — covers handling of solid and liquid states, storage temperature requirements, fire properties, and safety procedures.

Key handling notes: Melting point 32–35°C — can become liquid at elevated ambient temperatures. Store below 20°C. Low fire risk. No specific handling hazard for solid form.

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa beans — agricultural commodity handling information, dust considerations for large-scale processing, and storage guidance.

Key handling notes: Agricultural commodity — standard bulk handling practices apply. Monitor for moisture during storage to prevent mould development.

Material Safety Data Sheet for cocoa liquor, cocoa mass, and cocoa paste — addresses handling of liquid and solid states, hot material safety, and storage requirements.

Key handling notes: Liquid form (above 35°C) presents hot material burn risk. Solid form — standard handling. Fire risk in liquid state.

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa nibs — standard food ingredient handling information, dust control for grinding operations, and storage conditions.

Key handling notes: Combustible dust precautions apply in grinding operations. Store sealed, cool, and dry to maintain crunch and prevent moisture absorption.

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa husk — includes theobromine content advisory, handling information for agricultural and feed applications, and storage guidance.

Key handling notes: Contains theobromine (~1–2%). Not suitable for dogs, horses, or poultry. Standard agricultural commodity handling for other applications.

Material Safety Data Sheet for bulk cocoa cake — handling of pressed solid material, milling dust safety information, storage requirements, and theobromine content advisory for feed use.

Key handling notes: Combustible dust precautions for milling operations. Contains theobromine — confirm inclusion rates for animal feed applications with a nutritionist.

See Cocoa Liquor / Mass / Paste MSDS — covers all three products in solid and liquid states with specific handling notes for each physical form.

Key handling notes: Solid at ambient. Softens above 30°C. Hot liquid form above 35°C — burn risk. Store below 25°C to maintain solid form.

See Cocoa Liquor / Mass / Paste MSDS — finer grind gives cocoa paste a slightly lower softening point than standard cocoa mass. Monitor storage temperature carefully in warm climates.

Key handling notes: Fine grind — lower softening point than standard mass. Combustible dust precautions apply in dry powder handling. Store below 20°C.

Officially confirms that the cocoa product originated in Cameroon, West Africa. Required for import duty calculations, EU EPA preferential duty rates, EUDR traceability, and country-of-origin labelling requirements in the destination country.

Covers: Product name, HS code, exporter details, Cameroonian origin declaration, issuing authority signature and stamp

Official plant health certificate issued by Cameroonian agricultural authorities. Required by many destination countries — including the EU, USA, Australia, and others — for cocoa bean and processed cocoa derivative imports.

Covers: Declaration that the consignment has been inspected, found free of specified pests/diseases, and meets the phytosanitary requirements of the importing country

Confirms that the shipment has been treated with an approved fumigant for pest control. Required by Australia (DAFF) and some other markets for agricultural commodity imports.

Covers: Fumigant used, concentration, exposure duration, date and location of treatment, certifying authority signature

Certifies that the product meets halal requirements for import into GCC countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, etc.) and other markets requiring halal compliance for food imports.

Availability: Confirm at trade inquiry stage. Specify the required halal certifying body (ESMA, SFDA, etc.) when making your request so availability can be confirmed.

Extended pathogen panel testing beyond the standard microbiological results included in the COA. Required by some buyers for their own food safety programmes or by regulatory requirements in specific destination markets.

Extended panel can include: Salmonella spp., E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Cronobacter spp., and other pathogens per buyer specification

Testing for heavy metals including cadmium, lead, arsenic, and mercury. Particularly relevant for EU buyers given cadmium maximum levels in cocoa under EU Regulation 2023/915, and for buyers with internal contaminant testing programmes.

Can include: Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Mercury (Hg), other metals per buyer specification. EU Reg. 2023/915 cadmium limits for cocoa products covered.