Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: PLA-037
Date: 01/03/2024
COCOA powder
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Defatted and alkalised cocoa powder. The fermented ‘Theobroma cacao’ beans are stripped of their alkalised husk and roasted. The cocoa paste is obtained by grinding. The paste is pressed and the defatted cakes are obtained. The cocoa cake is then ground to obtain alkalised cocoa powder. |
| DENOMINATION | Fat-free cocoa powder |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Theobroma cacao L. |
| ORIGIN | Africa – South America |
| PART PLANT USED | Seed |
| APPEARANCE | Dark brown powder* |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| PROTEIN | 20 – 24% | Internal Method |
| FAT | 10 – 12% | Internal Method |
| MOISTURE | ≤5% | Internal Method |
| ASHES | ≤12% | Internal Method |
| pH | 5.8 – 9.8 | Internal Method |
| HUSK | ≤1.75% | Internal Method |
| GRANULOMETRY | through 200 mesh | Internal Method |
Other informations
Product for industrial food use. Manufacture of food products where permitted by law and in authorised doses.
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product is suitable for Halal and Kosher diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
STORAGE: Store in unopened original container in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Shelf life: 30 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Product is suitable for Halal and Kosher diets.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) 1829/2003 & 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
Contaminants Free Product conforms to the (EU) Reg. Nº 2023/915.
Residuals Solvents Free Product conforms to the Dir. 2009/32/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with Regulation (EC) Nº 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) Nº 1169/2011.
BSE/TSE Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. Nº 1999/2/EC.
STORAGE: Store in unopened original container in a cool, dry place, protected from light.
Shelf life: 30 months.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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