High-Fat Alkalized Cocoa Powder-Jinyuan Food

Products Description
Specification

1. High Fat Content (20%–24%)
Richer Texture & Flavor: The elevated fat content enhances creaminess and deepens chocolate notes, making it perfect for indulgent recipes like ganache, truffles, and chocolate coatings.
Energy-Dense: Contains ~1385 kJ per 100g, with 24.8g protein, 10.7g fat (6.4g saturated), 16.5g carbohydrates, 35.7g dietary fiber, and 818mg sodium.

2. Deep Black Color
Alkalization Effect: Alkaline treatment breaks down anthocyanins and flavonoids, transforming the color from reddish-brown to pitch-black (L* ≈ 0, minimal red/yellow tones).
Natural Coloring Agent: Eliminates the need for artificial dyes in products like black cakes, Oreo-style cookies, and dark-themed desserts.

3. Low Acidity & Mellow Flavor
pH > 6.5: Neutral to weakly alkaline, with reduced bitterness and astringency compared to natural cocoa powder.
Balanced Taste: The alkalization process softens harsh notes, creating a smooth, deep chocolate profile that pairs well with sweet ingredients (e.g., frosting, cream).

4. Enhanced Processing Adaptability
Improved Solubility: Alkalization reduces polyphenol clumping, ensuring better dispersion in water or fats.
Leavening Adjustment: Due to low acidity, it reacts weakly with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Requires acidic ingredients (e.g., lemon juice, yogurt) or baking powder (which contains acidic components) for proper rising.

5. Microbial & Heavy Metal Safety
Microbial Standards:
Total Plate Count: ≤5,000 CFU/g
Yeast/Mold: ≤50 CFU/g / ≤100 CFU/g
Salmonella/E. coli O157:H7: Not detected
Heavy Metal Limits:
Lead (Pb): ≤2.5 mg/kg
Cadmium (Cd): ≤0.8 mg/kg (compliant with EU regulations)

Parameter	Details
Fat Content	20%–24% (high-fat variant for richer texture)
pH Level	>6.5 (neutral to weakly alkaline)
Color (Lab*)	- L* (brightness): Extremely low (near 0, deep black)
	- a* (red/green): Low red tones
	- b* (yellow/blue): Low yellow tones
Particle Size	200 μm (99% passes through sieve, ensuring smooth texture)
Moisture Content	≤5% (prevents caking and microbial growth)
Ash Content	≤12% (mineral residue, indicating processing purity)
Microbial Standards	- Total Plate Count: ≤5,000 CFU/g
	- Coliforms: ≤10 CFU/g
	- Salmonella/E. coli: Not detected
Heavy Metals	- Lead (Pb): ≤2.5 mg/kg
Heavy Metals	- Cadmium (Cd): ≤0.8 mg/kg
Packaging & Storage	- Light-proof, airtight, moisture-resistant packaging (e.g., aluminum foil bags)
	- Temperature: 15–22°C
	- Humidity: <60%
Shelf Life	Unopened: 18–24 months; Opened: 6–12 months (depending on storage)