ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Fine, free flowing dark brown powder |
Colour of solution | Dark brown |
Flavour | Characteristic cocoa flavour |
Moisture (%) | =< 5 |
Fat content (%) | 10 - 12 |
Ash (%) | =<12 |
Fineness through 200 mesh (%) | >= 99 |
pH | 6.2 - 6.8 |
Total plate count (cfu/g) | =< 5000 |
Mould count (cfu/g) | =< 100 |
Yeast count (cfu/g) | =< 50 |
Coliforms | Not detected |
Shigella | Not detected |
Pathogenic bacteria | Not detected |