Beverage Alkalized Cocoa Powder, 10–12% Fat
Dutch-process powder at pH 6.8–7.5 with a dark reddish brown colour, rounded flavour, and improved dispersion in liquids.
- pH 6.8–7.5 for rounded, classic cocoa flavour
- Dark reddish brown for high-contrast products
- Improved dispersion in milk and water
- 10–12% residual fat, the standard beverage band
Product overview
Cocoa powder treated with alkali to raise pH into the 6.8 to 7.5 band, which darkens the colour, softens the acidity into a rounder classic cocoa flavour, and makes the powder disperse better in milk and water. The default choice for beverages, ice cream, and dark-coloured bakery work. Supplied at 10 to 12% residual fat and milled to at least 99.5% through 75 microns.
What alkalizing changes
Raising pH to between 6.8 and 7.5 does three things: it deepens colour toward dark reddish brown, it strips the sharp acidity and leaves a rounder cocoa flavour, and it improves how readily the powder wets and stays suspended in liquid. What it does not change is fat, held at 10 to 12%, or moisture, at or below 5%. Fineness of at least 99.5% through 75 microns is what stops particles settling at the bottom of a cup, which is the most common complaint in cocoa beverages.
Applications and buyers
Chocolate drinks and instant beverage powders, ice cream and dairy, dark biscuits and cake where colour contrast sells the product, and coatings and compound work. Note that alkalized powder does not react usefully with baking soda, so recipes relying on that reaction need baking powder or our natural grade instead. Getting this wrong is the single most common formulation error we see with new powder buyers.
Packing, MOQ and shipping
Packed in 25 kg kraft bags with a food-grade liner, minimum order 3 MT, shipped FOB, CFR, or CIF within 2–3 weeks of confirmation. Keep bags sealed and dry to prevent caking, store off the floor, and rotate within about two years. Certificate of analysis and Halal documentation travel with every shipment.
Frequently asked questions
Ordering, samples, shipping, and payment, answered by our export desk.
What is your minimum order quantity?
For fermented grades the minimum is one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). For unfermented Sulawesi and Java beans we can arrange partial loads from 5 MT, and LCL trial lots are available for qualified first-time buyers, subject to consolidation schedules.
Do you provide samples before ordering?
Yes. We courier 500 g – 2 kg samples of current lots, including cut-test photos and moisture readings. Sample costs are credited against your first order.
Which ports and incoterms do you work with?
We ship from Makassar and Surabaya under FOB, CFR, or CIF terms to most major ports. Every shipment includes phytosanitary certificate, fumigation certificate, certificate of origin, and full loading documentation.
What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are 30% advance with order confirmation and 70% against copy of bill of lading. Irrevocable LC at sight is accepted for established buyers and larger contracts.
Which certifications can you supply?
Selected lots carry Rainforest Alliance, Organic, Fairtrade, and Halal (BPJPH) certification. Our Makassar processing and export warehousing facility operates under ISO 22000 and HACCP. Certification availability is listed on each product page.
Can you provide third-party inspection and laboratory COAs?
Yes. We can arrange SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection at the loading port, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory certificates covering moisture, bean count, cut-test appearance, and microbiology on request. Inspection costs are quoted separately and agreed before booking.
Can you run a custom fermentation programme?
Yes, for wholesale buyers. We box-ferment against a written protocol (day count, turning schedule, target cut-test, drying moisture) booked on a named cooperative harvest, starting at one 20 ft container (about 13 MT). Trial containers are available before a season contract. This is a container programme, not single-bag or micro-lot supply.
Do you offer OEM or private-label packing?
Yes. On recurring wholesale contracts we stencil buyer marks, print custom lot codes, and issue packing lists to your bag-mark requirements while keeping our legal entity on the commercial invoice unless otherwise agreed. Minimums stay at our standard wholesale floors. Send artwork and language requirements with your quote request; programme details are on the services page.
Interested in this product?
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