Description
| Characteristic | Specification | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Cacao Powder – Description | ||
| A product from pressed cocoa liquor, resulting in a free-flowing, soluble powder from the pulverization of natural cocoa cake. Ideal for desserts, ice cream, mousses, sauces, and cakes. | ||
| Organoleptic Analysis | ||
| Taste | Astringent bitter | Conforms |
| Smell | Free of strange smells | Conforms |
| Color | Light brown uniform | Conforms |
| Appearance | Fine uniform powder | Conforms |
| Physical-Chemical Analysis | ||
| pH | 5.5 – 6.5 | Conforms |
| Crude Fiber (%) | Max. 5% | Conforms |
| Moisture (%) | Max. 6% | Conforms |
| Fat (%) | 10 – 12% | Conforms |
| Ash (%) | Max. 8% | Conforms |
| Fineness (No. 200) (%) | Max. 5% | Conforms |
| Sedimentation | Max. 2% | Conforms |
| Microbiological Analysis | ||
| Aerobic Mesophiles | Max. 10,000 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| Molds | Max. 100 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| Yeasts | Max. 100 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| E. Coli | Absent | Conforms |
| Total Coliforms | Max. 100 per 10 col. / gr. | Conforms |
| Salmonella sp. | Absent | Conforms |
| Alkalized Cacao Powder – Description | ||
| A product from pressed cocoa liquor, resulting in a free-flowing, soluble powder obtained from the pulverization of alkalized cocoa cake with sodium or potassium carbonate. Ideal for chocolate drinks, desserts, and cakes. | ||
| Organoleptic Analysis | ||
| Taste | Astringent bitter | Conforms |
| Smell | Free of strange smells | Conforms |
| Color | Light brown uniform | Conforms |
| Appearance | Fine uniform powder | Conforms |
| Physical-Chemical Analysis | ||
| pH | 6.5 – 7.2 | Conforms |
| Crude Fiber (%) | Max. 5% | Conforms |
| Moisture (%) | Max. 6% | Conforms |
| Fat (%) | 10 – 12% | Conforms |
| Ash (%) | Max. 8% | Conforms |
| Fineness (No. 200) (%) | Max. 5% | Conforms |
| Sedimentation | Max. 2% | Conforms |
| Microbiological Analysis | ||
| Aerobic Mesophiles | Max. 10,000 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| Molds | Max. 100 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| Yeasts | Max. 100 UFC / gr. | Conforms |
| E. Coli | Absent | Conforms |
| Total Coliforms | Max. 100 per 10 col. / gr. | Conforms |
| Salmonella sp. | Absent | Conforms |
