Wholesale Cocoa Powder | Bulk Defatted Cacao Powder
Buy wholesale cocoa powder direct from the manufacturer in Ecuador. Natural only (not alkalized), low-fat (10-12% or 20-22%) for industrial food use.
Technical Sheet
- Fat content 10-12% or 20-22% depending on configuration
- Natural only (not alkalized) — fat content 10-12% or 20-22%
- Formats: 1-5kg sample · 25kg bag
Technical Sheet
| Parameter | Technical Specification |
|---|---|
| Variety | Nacional Arriba (Ecuador) |
| Fermentation | Fermented 5-6 days, pressed and pulverized in Manabí. |
| Moisture | Maximum 4.5%, ensuring powder flowability and preventing clumping. |
| Physical Format | Ultrafine powder (99.5% passing through a 200-mesh sieve), natural or alkalized. |
| Sensory Profile | Natural: bright acidity, citrus notes. Alkalized: smooth chocolate flavor, dark brown color. |
| Shelf Life | 24 months when stored in original sealed packaging in a cool, dry warehouse. |
| Packaging | 25 kg net multi-wall Kraft paper bags with protective polyethylene inner liners. |
Origin & Traceability
Our cocoa powder is produced by milling the defatted cocoa press cake obtained after physical pressing at our Cayambe plant. By controlling the entire manufacturing chain, we guarantee a pure powder free from fillers, starches, or artificial colors. We harvest in coordination with our network of allied farms in Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha, ensuring consistent quality.
Origin Resources
Read more about our process and the origin of our fine aroma cocoa.
Formats & MOQ
We supply cocoa powder to the beverage, dairy, and baking industries worldwide. Our standard MOQ is 250 kg, shipped on wrapped pallets. Technical samples (1-5 kg) are dispatched via air courier for physical testing (pH, moisture, dispersion) in your laboratory.
B2B Purchasing Process
Step 1
RFQ Submission: Submit your request indicating quantity, target pH range, and fat content.
Step 2
Sample Approval: We send physical samples from current batches for color and solubility checks.
Step 3
Technical Agreement: We sign off on the specification sheet, including microbiological parameters.
Step 4
Shipping & Delivery: We export in dry ocean containers from Guayaquil, providing CoA and phytosanitary certificates.
Food Safety
European Commission Regulation (EU) No 488/2014 establishes a strict maximum limit of 0.60 mg/kg (ppm) of cadmium for cocoa powder sold directly to consumers. Because pressing out the cocoa butter concentrates the non-fat cocoa solids, the powder naturally retains a higher relative concentration of cadmium. At El Dulce Origen, we carefully select beans from low-cadmium soils in Manabí, Esmeraldas and Pichincha to ensure our powder fully complies with this regulation.
B2B Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between natural and alkalized cocoa powder?↓
What fat contents (cacao butter) are available?↓
Is your powder suitable for industrial baking?↓
What is the particle size or fineness of the powder?↓
What Incoterms do you use for powder shipments?↓
Can I buy cocoa powder only, without the butter?↓
Ready to Start Your B2B Sourcing?
Request wholesale FOB/CIF pricing, order sample boxes (1-5kg), or discuss customized specification sheets.
Bulk Cocoa Powder Wholesale: Technical Guide for Food Manufacturers
Access our knowledge library featuring commercial sourcing guides and deep B2B import specifications.