Property |
Specification |
Appearance |
Fine, dark brown to reddish-brown powder |
Moisture Content |
5-8% |
Texture |
Fine, powdery |
Odor |
Rich, chocolatey, slightly bitter |
Taste |
Bitter, slightly astringent, chocolaty |
Color |
Dark brown to reddish-brown |
Particle Size |
Typically 90-100% passing through 200 mesh sieve |
Bulk Density |
0.3 – 0.6 g/cm³ |
Ash Content |
10-12% (depending on processing) |
Fat Content |
10-24% (depending on type: regular or low-fat) |
Caffeine Content |
0.1-0.3% |
pH |
5.0 – 6.0 |
Shelf Life |
12-24 months (if stored properly) |
Storage Condition |
Cool, dry, airtight container |