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The magic of cocoa

We believe there’s a perfect cocoa out there for every purpose. Our experts are on-hand to support with a pairing that’s just right for your idea. Here are some popular applications where our cocoa ingredients shine.   

Products We Provide

Natural Ghanaian Cocoa Powder

100% pure, unalkalized cocoa powder manufactured exclusively from premium, main-crop Ghanaian West African Forastero cocoa beans. The beans undergo a strict 5 to 7 days natural sweat-box fermentation followed by meticulous sun-drying on raised bamboo mats. The de-hulled nibs are mechanically milled and hydraulically pressed to extract cocoa butter, leaving the natural genetic and chemical matrix of the Ghanaian cocoa terroir completely unaltered.

 

Alkalized / Dutched Cocoa Powder

Premium Ghanaian cocoa powder subjected to a highly regulated chemical alkalization (Dutching). Cleaned cocoa nibs are alkalized using an aqueous solution of food-grade alkali salts (predominantly potassium carbonate) under optimized temperature and pressure vectors. This process neutralizes carboxylic acids, depolymerizes astringent tannins, and structurally alters the chromophores to achieve enhanced darkness and flavor roundness.

 

Pure Ghanaian Cocoa Butter

100% pure vegetable fat obtained exclusively through the initial hydraulic mechanical pressing (Prime-Pressed) of liquor milled from top-grade Ghanaian cocoa beans. It is completely free from chemical solvent extraction processes (e.g., hexane) and contains zero trans-fatty acids or hydrogenated modifications. Ghanaian cocoa butter is internationally benchmarked for its unmatched hardness and stability, driven by its rich, naturally balanced saturated fatty acid profile.

 

Cocoa Mass (Cocoa Liquor)

Pure Cocoa Mass (conventionally designated as Cocoa Liquor or Cocoa Mass) is the 100% unadulterated paste obtained via the ultra-fine mechanical milling of roasted and de-hulled Ghanaian cocoa nibs. During high-shear grinding under thermodynamic control, the cellular walls of the nibs rupture, liberating the entrapped cocoa butter. This transforms the mass into a dense, fluid, fluid-like liquor that is subsequently deposited into solid blocks or callets, completely free of added sugars, dairy, or chemical additives.

 

Cocoa Is Just Not Eating Energy, It's An Experience​

A few years ago connected friends of mine suggested join her for one of the invitation only in nights at what sure to be hottest restaurant. Washington. When I told people, they were so jealous of me I became jealous myself.

Product

Fat %

pH

Core Value

Natural Cocoa Powder

10% - 12%

5.2 - 5.8

Rich in antioxidants & excellent reaction with baking soda

Alkalized Cocoa Powder

10% - 12%

6.8 - 7.6

Attractive dark color, excellent solubility, & smooth non-acidic taste

Pure Cocoa Butter

100%

Neutral

Ideal melting point (34°C - 35°C) & superior snap for chocolate

Cocoa Mass

52% - 54%

5.4 - 6.0

The raw base & complete foundation for real chocolate making

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