Residue 1% (75 micron 200 mesh sieve)
Color Brown- Reddish brown
Flavor Chocolate
pH Natural 5.6- 6.2 (low acid) Alkalized 6.5-7.2
Residual Butter Content 10-12%
Moisture 5.0% max
Fineness 99-99.75%
Appearance Fine powder, absence of lumps
Odor Typical of cocoa; absence of any off aroma
Shell content 1.75 max (shell in nib after winnowing)