Property | Specification |
Size | 2.5 - 3.5 cm in length |
Weight | 20 - 30 grams per bean |
Shape | Oval to oblong, slightly flattened |
Color | Ranges from dark brown to reddish brown |
Surface Texture | Smooth, sometimes with slight ridges |
Shell Thickness | 1 - 2 mm |
Bean Volume | Approx. 200 - 350 beans per kilogram |
Moisture Content | 6 - 8% |
Fat Content | 50 - 55% (cocoa butter) |
Cocoa Content | 48 - 60% |
Odor | Pleasantly chocolate-like, slightly earthy |
Taste | Slightly bitter, with earthy and nutty notes |