Cocoa Beans

Cocoa beans are the seeds of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao) and the primary raw material used to make chocolate. These beans are harvested from cacao pods, fermented, dried, and then processed to create cocoa-based products. Cocoa beans have a rich, slightly bitter taste and are packed with natural compounds like theobromine, which gives chocolate its stimulating effects. They are used in various forms, including cocoa powder and cocoa butter, and serve as a key ingredient in a wide range of chocolate products, desserts, and beverages.

Specification

Description

Origin

Nigeria

Variety

Forastero

Bean Size 

Medium to large                          

Flavor Profile              

Rich, with hints of fruity and earthy undertones

Fermentation      

Properly fermented for optimal flavor development                                

Drying Method                  

Sun-dried                      

Moisture Content      

Less than 8.5%                 

Bean Count per   100g                       

Approximately 95-110 beans 

Packaging              

Jute bags of 50kg or bulk containers           

MOQ        

1×40’FCL                  

Documents:

  • Freight: Sea freight, Shipper’s invoice to read “FOB” Lagos
  • BOL/Telex release order.
  • Packing lists
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Commercial Invoice

Payment Terms:

  • 100% irrevocable Confirmed LC.
  • Payment against documentation.
  • Bank Transfer (TT)
  • 40% Advance payment, 60% against documentation.