Cocoa powder is product produced from alkalized cocoa gravel solution K2CO3, which is gently milled at cocoa mass.
1)Physical Specifications:
Color and Iuster(melting): Bright lemon yellow to light golden yellow
Odour and Taste: Natural cocoa smell, must not taste mouldy or burnt
Transparence: Clean & Clear
2)Chemical Specifications:
Refractive Index(expressed as N40/D): 1.456-1.459
Saponification Value: 188-198 mgKOH/g fat
Iodine Value(Wijs): 33-42 gl/100g
Color Value: 0.15 gK2Cr2O7/100ml H2SO4
Free Fatty Acids(Expressed as %m/m oleic acid): 1.75% max
Moisture and Other Volatile Matter Content: 0.2 max
Melting Behaviour (Slip point): 30-34 degree Celsius
Arsence: 0.1 mg/kg max
Cocoa butter