**RENZE Cocoa Powder – Premium Natural Ingredient for Food & Beverage Applications**

**Product Overview**
RENZE Cocoa Powder is made from carefully selected cocoa beans through advanced processing techniques including fermentation, roasting, and fine grinding. Our cocoa powder delivers rich chocolate flavor, vibrant color, and excellent functionality for a wide range of applications. Available in natural and alkalized (dutch-processed) varieties with varying fat contents to meet different formulation needs.

**Key Features**
- **Rich Chocolate Flavor**: Intense and consistent cocoa taste with balanced bitterness
- **Vibrant Color**: Ranging from light brown to deep red-brown shades
- **Excellent Solubility**: Easy to incorporate into various food systems
- **Consistent Quality**: Strict quality control ensures batch-to-batch uniformity
- **Versatile Applications**: Suitable for multiple food and beverage categories

**Specifications**

| **Parameter** | **Natural Cocoa** | **Alkalized Cocoa** | **Test Method** |
|-----------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------|-----------------------|
| **Fat Content** | 10-12% / 20-22% | 10-12% / 20-22% | ISO 11085 |
| **pH Value** | 5.2-5.8 | 6.8-8.2* | ISO 11289 |
| **Moisture** | ≤5.0% | ≤5.0% | ISO 11294 |
| **Ash Content** | ≤8.0% | ≤12.0% | ISO 928 |
| **Particle Size** | 99% through 75μm | 99% through 75μm | ISO 13320 |
| **Heavy Metals (Pb)** | ≤1.0 mg/kg | ≤1.0 mg/kg | ICP-MS |

**pH varies by alkalization level: Light (6.8-7.2), Medium (7.2-7.6), Heavy (7.6-8.2)*

**Available Types**
- **Natural Cocoa Powder**: Acidic pH, light color, fruity notes
- **Light Alkalized**: pH 6.8-7.2, medium red-brown color
- **Medium Alkalized**: pH 7.2-7.6, deep red-brown color
- **Heavy Alkalized**: pH 7.6-8.2, very dark color
- **Fat Contents**: 10-12% (low fat) or 20-22% (medium fat)

**Applications**
- **Bakery Products**: Cakes, cookies, brownies, pastries
- **Confectionery**: Chocolates, coatings, fillings, compounds
- **Beverages**: Chocolate drinks, milk powders, instant mixes
- **Dairy**: Ice cream, yogurt, flavored milk
- **Ready-to-Eat**: Desserts, sauces, toppings

**Certifications & Compliance**
- **Quality Standards**: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, HACCP
- **Food Safety**: Meets FDA, EU food safety regulations
- **Special Certifications**: Halal, Kosher, Organic (available on request)

**Packaging & Storage**
- **Packaging**: 25 kg multi-layer paper bags with PE liner
- **Shelf Life**: 24 months in original packaging
- **Storage**: Cool, dry place (<20°C, RH<65%)
- **Handling**: Protect from moisture and strong odors

**Why Choose RENZE Cocoa Powder?**
- Customized product development support
- Technical assistance for application optimization
- Consistent quality and reliable supply
- Competitive pricing and flexible MOQ

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