BIRMON TRADING GROUP LTD

COCOA BEANS

Property	Specification
Moisture Content	6% - 8%
Size	1.2 cm - 2.5 cm (length)
Shape	Oval, elongated
Weight	0.5 - 1.5 grams per bean
Color	Brown to purple-brown (depending on variety)
Shell Thickness	1-2 mm
Flavor	Rich, bitter, astringent
Odor	Characteristic, earthy, with a slight fermenting smell
Purity	98% minimum (cleaned, no foreign matter)
Defects	Less than 5% of defective beans per lot
Fat Content	45% - 55%
Protein Content	10% - 15%