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agritech solutions for farmers . cif ready . ethical sourcing stewards . vibrant farmer cooperatives . phytosanitary and certificate of analysis on file . trade stewardship . traceability . micro-innovations
alkalized and natural cocoa powder
origin Ghana
Service Portfolio
Export Product Specification
Woatome develops carbonization SOPs to produce carbonized palm kernel shells that consistently meet customer-defined industrial specifications. Each project can be customized to the buyer's application, equipment, and operational requirements.
Typical Export Specification
ParameterTargetFixed Carbon86.5%Ash12.9%Volatile Matter0.7% (Preferred <1%)Sulfur0.59% (Preferred <1%)Moisture0.6% (Preferred <1%)
Particle Size Distribution
Size Range (mm)Target (%)+4.750.04.75–2.367.52.36–1.189.31.18–0.6021.20.60–0.3029.30.30–0.1521.50.15–0.087.90.08–0.060.8<0.062.5
Operational Quality Requirements
Our SOP establishes process controls that help achieve the specified product characteristics while reducing operational risks throughout production, storage, and transportation.
Sulfur: Target below 1% to minimize corrosion and equipment damage during industrial use.
Moisture: Target below 1% to reduce the risk of steam generation and pressure-related incidents during high-temperature processing.
Volatile Matter: Target below 1% to improve storage stability and reduce the potential for spontaneous combustion.
SOP Coverage
The carbonization SOP includes:
Feedstock qualification and preparation
Moisture reduction protocols
Carbonization temperature and residence-time control
Cooling and inert handling procedures
Screening and particle size classification
Laboratory quality control and sampling plans
Batch traceability and production documentation
Packaging and export handling procedures
Corrective actions for out-of-specification material
The resulting SOP provides a repeatable production system capable of manufacturing export-grade carbonized palm kernel shells to buyer-specific technical requirements.
Natural & Alkalized Cocoa Powder Sourcing
Woatome sources premium Natural and Alkalized (Dutch Process) Cocoa Powder from Ghana for food manufacturers, beverage companies, chocolate producers, nutraceutical manufacturers, cosmetic brands, ingredient distributors, and industrial processors worldwide.
Our sourcing service includes supplier qualification, quality assurance, export coordination, batch documentation, and logistics support to ensure every shipment meets buyer specifications.
Available Cocoa Powder Grades
CodeTypeColorFat ContentMOQB2AlkalizedLight Brown10–12%5 MTB3AlkalizedDark Brown10–12%5 MTB4AlkalizedDark10–12%5 MTC2NaturalLight Brown5–7%5 MTC3NaturalReddish Brown6.5–9%5 MTC4NaturalDark6.5–9%5 MTC8NaturalDark Red6.5–9%5 MT
Natural Cocoa Powder (C2)
Physical Specifications
ParameterSpecificationFat Content10–12%MoistureMaximum 5%pH5.0–8.0AshMaximum 12%Acid Insoluble AshMaximum 1%FinenessMinimum 99.5% through 200 mesh
Typical Test Results
ParameterResultFat Content11.82%Moisture2.44%pH6.92Ash5.63%Acid Insoluble AshN/AFineness99.90% through 200 mesh
Natural Cocoa Powder Microbiological Specifications
ParameterSpecificationTotal Plate Count5,000 cfu/g maxYeast Count≤50 cfu/gMould Count≤50 cfu/gEnterobacteriaceaeAbsent/gE. coliAbsent/gSalmonellaAbsent/25 gLipase & ProteinaseN/A
Typical Test Results
ParameterResultTotal Plate Count3,200 cfu/gYeast Count≤10 cfu/gMould Count30 cfu/gEnterobacteriaceaeAbsent/gE. coliAbsent/gSalmonellaAbsent/25 gLipase & ProteinaseN/A
Alkalized Cocoa Powder (B3)
Physical Specifications
ParameterSpecificationFat Content10–12%MoistureMaximum 5%pH7.2–8.0AshMaximum 12%Acid Insoluble AshMaximum 1%Alkalinity of Total AshMaximum 6%FinenessMinimum 99.5% through 200 mesh
Typical Test Results
ParameterResultFat Content11.14%Moisture2.53%pH7.67Ash11.79%Acid Insoluble AshN/AAlkalinity of Total AshN/AFineness99.71% through 200 mesh
Alkalized Cocoa Powder Microbiological Specifications
ParameterSpecificationTotal Plate Count5,000 cfu/g maxYeast Count≤50 cfu/gMould Count≤50 cfu/gEnterobacteriaceaeAbsent/gE. coliAbsent/gSalmonellaAbsent/25 gLipase & ProteaseN/A
Typical Test Results
ParameterResultTotal Plate Count2,900 cfu/gYeast Count≤10 cfu/gMould Count30 cfu/gEnterobacteriaceaeAbsent/gE. coliAbsent/gSalmonellaAbsent/25 gLipase & ProteaseN/A
Storage & Shelf Life
Shelf Life: 24 months when stored under recommended conditions.
Storage Temperature: Maximum 25°C
Relative Humidity: Maximum 65%
Store in a cool, dry environment.
Protect from direct sunlight.
Industries Served
Chocolate Manufacturing
Bakery & Confectionery
Beverage Production
Dairy Products
Ice Cream
Breakfast Cereals
Nutraceuticals
Functional Foods
Health Supplements
Food Ingredients
Industrial Food Processing
Woatome Cocoa Powder Sourcing Services
Our sourcing service includes:
Natural Cocoa Powder sourcing
Alkalized (Dutch Process) Cocoa Powder sourcing
Standard and reduced-fat cocoa powders
Multiple color grades from light brown to dark red
Supplier qualification and factory selection
Batch quality verification
Microbiological testing support
Physical and chemical specification verification
Export documentation
Container consolidation
International logistics coordination
Batch traceability
Commercial supply from 5 MT minimum order quantity (MOQ) upward.
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Woatome works with organic-certified producers to supply premium dried citrus peels for global markets. Through traceable sourcing, responsible processing, and quality-controlled preparation, we deliver organic certified export-grade citrus ingredients for food, beverage, herbal tea, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and natural product industries while creating value with producer communities.
The dried lemon peels are produced through a controlled process to ensure quality and consistency. The finished product consists solely of lemon peel, including both the yellow flavedo and the white albedo, with no pulp, seeds, or foreign material.
The production process follows these steps:
Whole lemons are washed and sorted.
Juice is extracted using industrial citrus juice extractors.
The peel is separated from the pulp and seeds.
The peel is washed to remove excess juice and sugars.
The peel is dried to a moisture level of approximately 8–12%.
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