Cacao Extract

Description

1. Product Overview

Cacao Extract is a high-purity, industrial-grade botanical extract derived from premium cacao beans. Engineered for large-scale applications, it serves as a key raw material in food, beverage, nutraceutical, and cosmetic manufacturing. Its rich profile of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids and theobromine, delivers consistent functional performance, flavor, and color. Strategically, this extract enables manufacturers to achieve superior product quality while meeting increasing market demand for natural and sustainable ingredients. Reliable, scalable, and traceable, it is a critical asset for companies seeking both performance and market differentiation.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Source Material: Premium fermented cacao beans
• Active Components: High flavonoid content, theobromine, polyphenols
• Purity/Grade: ≥95% standardized extract
• Physical Form: Fine to medium powder
• Color: Rich brown
• Particle Size: 80–200 mesh
• Bulk Density: 0.45–0.65 g/cm³
• Moisture Content: ≤5%
• Packaging Options: 25 kg food-grade kraft bags or industrial drums
• Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight)

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Food & Beverage: Natural flavoring, cocoa-based beverages, chocolate, confectionery, and bakery formulations.
• Nutraceuticals & Supplements: Antioxidant-rich powders for capsules, tablets, and functional foods.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Active ingredient for skin care formulations, delivering antioxidant and moisturizing benefits.
• Operational Advantage: Provides consistent color, flavor, and bioactive content, reducing batch variability and improving end-product quality.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Stringent quality control ensures uniform bioactive compound concentration in every batch.
• Supply Reliability: Large-scale production capacity with guaranteed continuous availability.
• Logistics Capability: Optimized global shipping with temperature- and moisture-controlled handling.
• Price Competitiveness: Economically sourced with scalable bulk supply options.
• Sustainability: Responsibly sourced cacao supporting traceable, ethical supply chains.
• Technical Support: Comprehensive documentation, certificates of analysis (COA), and formulation guidance available for industrial buyers.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: 20 MT per standard 20-ft container

This Cacao Extract listing is designed to support industrial-scale sourcing strategies, ensuring high performance, operational efficiency, and competitive market positioning.