Cocoa Beans

Property	Specification
Appearance	Oval, brown, slightly wrinkled, with a hard outer shell
Moisture Content	6-8%
Texture	Hard outer shell, soft inner nibs
Odor	Rich, chocolatey, slightly nutty
Taste	Bitter, slightly astringent, nutty
Color	Brown (varies with type)
Size	Length: 2-3 cm; Diameter: 1-1.5 cm
Bulk Density	600-800 kg/m³
Ash Content	3-5%
Fat Content	48-55% (depending on type)
Caffeine Content	0.5-2.5%
Theobromine Content	1.5-2.5%
Shell-to-Nib Ratio	20-30% shell, 70-80% nib
Shelf Life	1-2 years (stored properly)
Storage Condition	Cool, dry, airtight container

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