Cocoa beans from São Tomé & Príncipe
Cocoa beans from São Tomé & Príncipe
| Parameter | Specification |
| Bean Type | Forastero, Criollo, Trinitario (a mix of Forastero and Criollo) |
| 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 | Brown to dark brown with a smooth, glossy surface |
| Shell Thickness | 1 - 2 mm |
| Fermentation | Fully fermented (5 - 7 days) |
| Drying Method | Sun-dried or mechanically dried to maintain moisture levels |
| Bean Shape | Oval to cylindrical |
| Cracking Percentage | 95% minimum whole beans |