Cocoa Paste (Food Service)
Food & Beverages · HS 1803 · verified suppliers & live price
About Cocoa Paste (Food Service)
Cocoa paste, also called cocoa liquor or cocoa mass, is ground cocoa nibs blended with cocoa butter to create a smooth, pourable chocolate ingredient for food service applications. It serves as the base for chocolate production, confectionery fillings, and bakery products. International trading grades are classified by cocoa butter content (typically 50-54%), origin, and fermentation quality, with premium West African and South American origins commanding price premiums. West Africa dominates production, particularly Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana, followed by Ecuador and Indonesia as major exporters. Buyers should verify moisture content (maximum 2%) and free fatty acid levels, as these directly impact shelf stability and final product quality; temperature control during storage and transport is critical to prevent cocoa butter crystallization and fat bloom development.
Specifications
- Grade / spec
- Natural, 52-56% fat, Food Service
- 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 (Food Service) currently matches 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries, with a live benchmark price. Its Genesis Sourcing Index of 75/100 reflects strong sourcing availability — expect fast, competitive firm offers, every one escrow-protected.
Computed live from the Genesis network — verified‑supplier availability, geographic reach and price transparency. Recalculated continuously; found only on Genesis.
Verified Cocoa Paste (Food Service) suppliers
Frequently asked questions
What is the current price of Cocoa Paste (Food Service)?
Cocoa Paste (Food Service) is priced at approximately $5,141.22 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 (Food Service) to source?
Cocoa Paste (Food Service) carries a Genesis Sourcing Index of 75/100 (Strong), based on 59 verified suppliers across 2 countries on the network and live benchmark pricing. Sourcing is strong — competitive firm offers typically return fast.
Who are verified suppliers of Cocoa Paste (Food Service)?
Genesis Trade lists verified Cocoa Paste (Food Service) suppliers and exporters worldwide, including General Dry Food Sociedad Anonima Industrial Comercial Y Agropecuaria, R R Service Bureau Sociedad Anonima Comercial Industrial Agropecuaria Fin Inmob, B A Export Service Sociedad De Responsabilidad Limitada, Import Service S S R L. Every transaction is escrow-protected.
How do I buy Cocoa Paste (Food Service) 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.