Flagship Product

Cacao & Cocoa Products

From origin to excellence — premium cocoa derivatives sourced directly from the heart of Côte d’Ivoire, traceable from farm to facility.

Our Flagship

From Origin to Excellence

At Makan International Trade LLC, cacao is one of our flagship products — sourced directly from the heart of Côte d’Ivoire, home to some of the finest cacao farms in the world.

Through our close partnerships at origin, we offer a premium and diverse range of cocoa derivatives tailored to meet the highest international standards. Our cocoa products are available in various grades and specifications, allowing our clients to choose based on flavor profile, fat content, and end-use application.

Whether you’re a food processor, importer, or industrial buyer, we deliver consistent quality and traceability — directly from origin to your facility. With a focus on ethical sourcing, freshness, and customized solutions, Makan brings you cocoa not just as a commodity — but as a story of origin, quality, and responsible trade.

Traceable to OriginEthically SourcedInternational StandardsFOB / CIF Available
Cocoa powder and cacao beans
Product Range

Technical Specifications

Cacao Beans — Grade 2

Hand-selected and sun-dried on-site in certified farms across Côte d’Ivoire. Rich flavor profile and high butter content — ideal for artisanal chocolate makers, industrial processors, and specialty roasters.

Moisture7.80 %
Foreign Matter0.70 %
Broken Beans1.33 %
Grain Count96 beans / 100 g
Moldy3.66 %
Slated3.33 %
Defective (infested / flat / germinated)3.32 % (0.33 / 1.66 / 1.33)
Crabot1.30 %
Waste0.41 %
GradeGRADE 2
OriginEast Ivory Coast

Cocoa Powder — Brown

Rich in color and bold in flavor — ideal for applications requiring a deep chocolate tone and full-bodied cocoa taste. Typically alkalized (Dutched) to reduce acidity and enhance solubility.

AppearanceFine and fluid brown powder
FlavorNatural cocoa flavor
ColorDark brown
Fineness≥ 99 %
Fat Content10 – 12 %
pH Value7.0 – 8.0
Humidity≤ 5.0 %
Ash≤ 10 %
Coliforms (per 100 g)≤ 30
Plates (per g)≤ 5000
Moulds / Yeasts (per g)≤ 50 / ≤ 50
Pathogenic BacteriaNegative
OriginEast Ivory Coast

Cocoa Powder — Medium Brown

The perfect balance between rich flavor and visual appeal — a highly versatile choice for a wide range of food applications, processed under strict quality control.

FlavourCocoa smell
ColorMedium brown
Fineness≥ 99 %
Fat Content10 – 12 %
pH Value7.0 – 8.0
Moisture≤ 5.0 %
Ash≤ 10 %
Coliforms (per 100 g)≤ 30
Total Plate Count (per g)≤ 5000
Mould / Yeast Count (per g)≤ 50 / ≤ 50
Pathogenic BacteriaNegative
PackingNW 25 kg / craft bag · GW 25.25 kg · 15 T / 20′ FCL

Cocoa Butter

Valued for purity, consistency, and wide industrial application — meeting international standards across the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Color & LusterBright lemon to golden yellow
Flavour / OdorNatural cocoa smell
TransparenceClean and clear
Free Fatty Acid≤ 1.75 m/m oleic acid
Melting Behavior30 – 34 °C
Refractive Index1.4560 – 1.4590 N 40/D
Saponification Value188 – 198 mg KOH/g fat
Moisture≤ 0.20 %
Iodine33 – 42 gI/100 g
Arsenic (As)≤ 0.1 mg/kg
PackingNW 25 kg / carton · GW 25.25 kg · 20 T / 20′ FCL
Cacao pod on the tree
Farm to Finish

Uncompromising Quality

Quality begins long before the product reaches the warehouse — it begins at the source. Our cocoa is harvested from carefully selected farms in Côte d’Ivoire, where climate, soil, and farming expertise come together to produce exceptional-grade cacao.

We work closely with farmer cooperatives and plantation owners who follow sustainable and responsible agricultural practices — proper fermentation, sun-drying, and careful handling of every bean.

  • Monitor quality from the ground up
  • Guarantee freshness and traceability
  • Customized grades based on client needs
  • Ethical sourcing with long-term social impact
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