Cocoa Liquor (Cocoa Mass)
Fermented Indonesian beans milled to a flowable mass at 52–56% fat and 99.5% through 75 µm, in 25 kg blocks.
- 52–56% fat content, stated per lot
- Milled to at least 99.5% through 75 µm
- Ground from fermented beans, not unfermented mass
- ISO 22000 and HACCP certified processing
Product overview
Cocoa liquor ground from fermented Indonesian beans at our ISO 22000 certified partner facility, supplied as 25 kg blocks for chocolate, coating, and compound production. Buying liquor removes roasting, winnowing, and grinding from your factory while keeping a genuine fermented cocoa flavour base, unlike mass pressed from unfermented beans.
Fineness and composition
Liquor is milled until at least 99.5% passes a 75 micron screen, the threshold below which particles stop registering as grit on the palate. Fat runs 52 to 56%, moisture stays at or below 1.5%, pH sits between 5.2 and 6.0, and free fatty acids are held under 1.75% as oleic acid. Each figure is confirmed on the certificate of analysis for the lot you receive, not just quoted as a range.
Applications and buyers
Chocolate and couverture manufacturers use liquor as the cocoa solids and butter base of a recipe. Compound and coating producers use it with alternative fats where full cocoa butter is not required. Bakery and beverage manufacturers use it where a dark cocoa mass gives more depth than powder alone. Samples ship before any first order so you can set your recipe against the actual roast profile.
Packing, MOQ and shipping
Supplied as 25 kg blocks in lined cartons, minimum order 5 MT, produced against confirmed orders with a 3–4 week lead time. Store between 15 and 20 °C: blocks are stable in a dry container but partial melting and resetting causes cosmetic fat bloom. Shipped FOB, CFR, or CIF with full export documentation.
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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