Property | Specification |
Appearance | Brown, solid mass or powder |
Color | Brown to dark brown |
Odor | Characteristic, chocolate-like, pleasant |
Taste | Slightly bitter, chocolate-like |
Texture | Smooth (in solid form); powdery (in powdered form) |
Density | 0.6 - 0.8 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 30 - 40°C (when in the form of cocoa butter) |
Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in fats |
Moisture Content | 5% to 8% |
pH Level | 5.0 - 6.0 |
Particle Size (Powder) | 10 - 50 microns |