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Price valid until 30 Oct 2025
Minimum order quantity: 1 Tons
Open to price negotiation
Supplier Country: South Africa
Export market: Argentina
Key Takeaways
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1 Tons
10–20%
1–3%
1–5%
25 Kg & 50 Kg Bags; Vacuum-sealed Bags For Food-grade; Bulk Available
25–35%
4.5 – 6.5 (slightly Acidic)
5–10%
6 To 12 Months Under Proper Storage Conditions
Aflatoxins & Ochratoxins Must Be Within Safe Limits
Animal Feed, Mulch/fertilizer, Biomass Fuel, Composting, Food Additive
Brown To Dark Brown
Cadmium And Lead – Must Be Tested
Cape Town
Compliance With Local/international Mrls Required
Dry, Well-ventilated Space, Free From Pests And Moisture
FOB
Natural Cocoa Aroma
Should Meet Relevant Safety Thresholds For End Use
T/T or L/C
≤ 8–12%

5.0
South Africa
Distribution / Wholesale, Food manufacturing
79 Rosenvale East-Rural Cape Town 7570 Western Cape Province Republic of South Africa
Avg Response Time
≤ 7 days
Response Rate
12%
Inquiry Open Rate
94%
Total inquiries received
2586
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Argentina
South America
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Product Specification – Cocoa Bean Shells
Parameter Typical Range
Moisture Content ≤ 8–12%
Crude Protein 10–20%
Crude Fat 1–5%
Crude Fiber 25–35%
Ash Content 5–10%
pH 4.5 – 6.5 (slightly acidic)
Theobromine Content 1–3%
Color Brown to dark brown
Odor Natural cocoa aroma
Applications
Use Case Description
Animal Feed Suitable for ruminants in controlled doses due to theobromine content
Mulch/Fertilizer Natural, biodegradable mulch with weed suppression and slow nutrient release
Biomass Fuel Used in making fuel briquettes and pellets for renewable energy
Composting Organic-rich material ideal for compost and soil amendment
Food Additive Select use in teas or fiber supplements (requires food-grade compliance)
Contaminant Considerations (for Feed/Food Use)
Contaminant Risk Management
Heavy Metals Particularly cadmium and lead – must be tested
Pesticide Residues Compliance with local/international MRLs required
Mycotoxins Aflatoxins & ochratoxins must be within safe limits
Microbial Load Should meet relevant safety thresholds for end use
Packaging & Storage
Packaging Options: 25 kg & 50 kg bags; vacuum-sealed bags for food-grade; bulk available
Storage Conditions: Dry, well-ventilated space, free from pests and moisture
Shelf Life: 6 to 12 months under proper storage conditions
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$800
/ Tons
Min. order: Negotiable

Ayabonga Faith Minana (Founder/ Owner)
Active
Response Rate: 12%
Avg Response Time: ≤ 7 days
Year Established: 2018
Business type
Distribution / Wholesale, Food manufacturing
Main Export Markets