Product Quality Specification

Product name — Raw Cocoa beans

Processing method — Well fermented and sun dried

Origin — Nigeria

Grade — Grade A (food grade)

Moisture content — ≤ 7% – 7.5%

Colour and size — Brown and uniform

Defects — Free from insect damage, smoking odour

Mould beans — ≤ 2%

Foreign matter — ≤ 1%

Adulteration — No debris, stone, no foreign matter

Heavy metals — Compliant with EU standards

Breakage — Broken beans should not exceed 2%

Pesticide residue — Compliant with EU MRLs

Aflatoxins — Compliant with EU standards

Packaging — 62.5 kg inside jute bags

Storage — Store in cool, dry and well ventilated areaStore on a wood pallet

Delivery Terms — Exwork or FOB

Certification and Compliance

NEPC Export license

Phytosanitary Certificate (NAQS)

Certificate of Origin