Cocoa Paste
Food & Beverages · HS 1803 · verified suppliers & live price
About Cocoa Paste
Cocoa paste, also called cocoa liquor or cocoa mass, is ground cocoa nibs that form a homogeneous chocolate liquid at elevated temperatures. It serves as the foundational ingredient for chocolate manufacturing, confectionery, bakery products, and industrial food applications. International trade classifies cocoa paste by cocoa solids content, ranging from 10-99%, with variations in fat content and fermentation levels affecting pricing and specifications. Major producing regions include West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon), Ecuador, Indonesia, and Dominican Republic, with significant processing occurring in Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. Buyers should verify fermentation quality and free fatty acid levels, as these critical parameters directly impact final chocolate viscosity, flavor profile, and shelf stability, requiring specification alignment before purchase.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Natural, 52-56% fat
- HS code
- 1803
- Trading unit
- MT
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Pricing basis
- Live Genesis Index (market)
- Buyer protection
- Escrow.com · inspection on release
Genesis Sourcing Intelligence™
On the Genesis network, Cocoa Paste currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 7 countries, with a live benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 88/100 reflects excellent sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
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Verified Cocoa Paste suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Cocoa Paste?
Cocoa Paste is priced at approximately $5,203.85 per MT on the live Genesis Index (real-time market reference). Request a quote for a firm, escrow-protected offer.
How available is Cocoa Paste to source?
Cocoa Paste carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 88/100 (Excellent), based on 59 verified suppliers across 7 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Cocoa Paste?
Genesis Trade lists verified Cocoa Paste suppliers and exporters worldwide, including Jescon Cocoa Export Pty Ltd, Bulk Supply for Export-Low Fat Cocoa Powder (8/10%), Wholesale Anode Scrap Graphite Electrode Paste for Steel, High Quality Soderberg Graphite Electrode Paste for Industrial Use. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Cocoa Paste safely?
Request a quote on Genesis Trade. Payment is held by Escrow.com — a US-licensed, regulated escrow provider — and released only after independent inspection and your confirmation of the goods.