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UNFERMENTED COCOA BEANS

Unfermented cocoa beans retain characteristics that differ from traditionally fermented cocoa beans. They can be suitable for buyers requiring specific processing profiles or applications where a particular cocoa character is desired.

APTO PARA

  • Cocoa processors

  • Chocolate manufacturers

  • Specialty cocoa buyers

  • Cocoa ingredient manufacturers

  • Confectionery companies

  • Food ingredient suppliers

UNFERMENTED COCOA BEANS

FORMA

Whole cocoa beans that have undergone drying without the conventional fermentation process, supplied for specific processing and manufacturing requirements.

COLOR

Typically lighter or more purple/slaty internally than fully fermented beans, depending on variety, processing and drying conditions. External appearance may range from brown to darker shades.

ALMACENAMIENTO

Stored in clean, dry and appropriately ventilated conditions and protected from excess moisture, contamination and foreign odours.

EMBALAJE

Available in food-grade jute bags or other agreed commercial packaging formats, subject to buyer requirements.

ORIGEN

South America, with sourcing and supply-chain coordination through JBB's Peru operations.

BENEFICIOS / NUTRIENTES

  • Specialty cocoa processing

  • Cocoa ingredient production

  • Cocoa liquor processing

  • Cocoa powder production

  • Cocoa butter processing

  • Chocolate and confectionery applications

  • Specialty food formulations

SOLICITUDES

Cocoa beans naturally contain:

  • Dietary fibre

  • Protein

  • Cocoa fats

  • Magnesium

  • Iron

  • Potassium

  • Naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds

  • Theobromine

Nutritional composition depends on origin, variety, post-harvest handling and subsequent processing.

¿POR QUÉ ELEGIRNOS?

  • South American origin sourcing

  • Producer and supplier coordination

  • Buyer-specific procurement

  • Dry storage capabilities

  • Quality and specification coordination

  • Export documentation

  • International shipment support

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