DETAILS

What is Natural Cocoa Powder

Natural Cocoa Powder is the dry solid residue obtained from fermented, dried and roasted cacao beans. The beans are cracked into cacao nibs, which are further milled into a paste consisting of cocoa solids suspended in nearly tasteless cocoa butter. After cocoa butter is extracted during processing, crumbly cocoa solids remain and are finely ground into powder. As such, cocoa powder delivers the core flavor profile of chocolate, without additional fats, sugars or dairy ingredients.

FUNCTION

Potent Antioxidant Protection

Natural Cocoa Powder naturally contains cocoa polyphenols, also known as flavanols. These characteristic components make this powder a popular raw material for diversified clean-label formulation developments.

Cardiovascular Wellness Support

Natural Cocoa Powder naturally contains flavanols as its characteristic components. These inherent substances make this powder a valuable raw material for diversified clean-label formulation developments.

Mood Regulation & Energy Boost

Natural Cocoa Powder naturally contains theobromine and phenylethylamine. These characteristic components make this powder a premium raw material for diversified clean-label formulation developments.

Nutrient-Dense Supplementation

Natural Cocoa Powder contains minerals including magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, alongside dietary fiber. These inherent botanical components make this powder a valuable raw material for diversified clean-label formulation developments.

Application

Dietary Supplements

It is available in capsules, tablets and pure powder forms with standardized indicators: flavanols ≥10% and polyphenols ≥15%. Free from artificial additives and suitable for vegan formulas, this botanical raw material supports the development of diverse clean-label finished formulations.

Functional & Sports Nutrition Products

This botanical powder can be blended into various powder mixes, recovery beverages and protein shake recipes. It delivers rich natural flavor and is widely used for developing diversified clean-label finished products.

Food & Beverage

A versatile ingredient that can be blended into hot cocoa, smoothies, plant-based milks and low-sugar beverages. It may also be incorporated into baked goods including cookies, brownies and energy bars, as well as oatmeal and yogurt recipes. It acts as a natural flavor enhancer and delivers a rich chocolate taste to meet clean-label requirements for natural formulations without artificial additives.

Dietary Formulations

Suitable for sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan and low-carb formulation projects. This botanical raw material complies with multiple special dietary standards for diversified clean-label food and beverage development.

COA

ITEMS	SPECIFICATION	RESULT	METHOD
Identification	Correspond to standard	Conform	TLC \|\| USP

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Particle Size	NLT 95% Through 80 mesh	97.65%	Analytical sieving \|\| USP
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.00%	2.97%	USP
Total Ash	NMT 5.00%	3.13%	USP
Bulk Density	Between 40-60g/100ml	48.54g/100ml	USP Method I

CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Pesticide Residue	Meet the requirements	Conform	GC \|\| USP
Heavy Metals(as Pb)	NMT 10ppm	Conform	USP Method II
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm	0.868ppm	ICP-MS
Lead (Pb)	NMT 2ppm	0.705ppm	ICP-MS
Cadmium(Cd)	NMT 1ppm	0.062ppm	ICP-MS
Mercury(Hg)	NMT 1ppm	0.058ppm	ICP-MS

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Total Plate Count	NMT10000cfu/g	3603cfu/g	USP
Total Yeast & Mold	NMT1000cfu/g	95cfu/g	USP
E.Coli	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP
Salmonella	Not Detected in(g) 25	Not Detected	USP
Staphylococcus	Not Detected in(g) 10	Not Detected	USP