Cocoa beans from Côte d'Ivoire
Cocoa beans from Côte d'Ivoire
| Parameter | Specification |
| Bean Type | Forastero (predominantly) with small amounts of Trinitario |
| Bean Size (Length) | 20 - 30 mm |
| Bean Size (Width) | 12 - 18 mm |
| Bean Weight | 1.5 - 2.5 grams per bean |
| Moisture Content | 6 - 7% (max) |
| Color | Light to dark brown with a smooth and shiny surface |
| Shell Thickness | 1 - 2 mm |
| Fermentation | Fully fermented (5 - 7 days) |
| Drying Method | Sun-dried or mechanically dried to maintain moisture content |
| Bean Shape | Oval to cylindrical |