Physical Characteristics:
1) Appearance: Fine, free flowing brown powder
2) Flavor: Characteristic cocoa flavour
3) Color: Light brown to brown

Chemical Characteristics:
1) Fat content: 10~12%
2) PH value: 5.0~5.8 ;5.8-6.8;6.8-7.8,7.8-9.5
3) Moisture: 5% max.
4) Ash: 10% max.

Microbiological Characteristics:
1) Total plate count: 5000cfu/g max.
2) Coliforms: 30MPN/100g max.
3) Yeast count: 50cfu/g max.
4) Mould count: 100cfu/g max.
5) Pathogenic bacteria: Negative