From the largest cocoa-growing belt in the world. Fermented and sun-dried at origin, not industrial-oven processed. Deep brown, full-bodied and frankly bitter, the real Forastero cocoa profile rather than the alkalised commodity version.
Origin & cooperative
Sourced from the Bondoukou Cocoa Collective in Bondoukou, Côte d’Ivoire. Direct relationship, no brokers, fair pricing paid before the batch leaves origin.
Botanical name: Theobroma cacao
Process: natural process, not Dutch-process alkalised
Certification status: not certified organic. Cooperative smallholder cultivation; lot documentation available on request. Status per ingredient.
Wholesale tier pricing
SKU ECP25R3. 5 kg minimum order quantity, no upper limit. Tier pricing is shown on the product page; above 100 kg or for recurring orders, request a custom quote.
| Tier | Price (USD) | Per-kg |
|---|---|---|
| 5 kg | $210 | $42.00 |
| 10 kg | $350 | $35.00 |
| 20 kg | $520 | $26.00 |
| 50 kg | $1,075 | $21.50 |
| 70 kg | $1,445 | $20.64 |
| 100 kg | $2,000 | $20.00 |
Specifications & documentation
- Per-batch CoA, microbiology and heavy metals as standard. Pesticide residue panels (food-grade) and ISO 17516 thresholds (cosmetic-grade) available on request. The laboratory name and its accreditation scope are disclosed in your quote. CoA process.
- Phytosanitary certificate, issued by DPV Bénin on every export from Cotonou. Certificate explained.
- Country-of-origin documentation, we name the country, the region, and the cooperative.
- Grade options, food and/or cosmetic grade (depends on ingredient; see grade differences).
Lead time & logistics
Standard lead time: 5 to 10 business days for orders under 100 kg, 14 to 21 days above. DHL Express from Cotonou is the default for 5 to 550 kg, with transit of 5 to 9 business days to the US and Europe; sea freight applies above 550 kg. See freight mode by tier. US shipments are subject to customs duties on any value since the de minimis exemption ended on 29 August 2025.
Typical applications
- Functional baking and chocolate brand formulation
- Cosmetic-grade body wrap powders
- Protein blend and smoothie ingredient
- Hot chocolate retail blends
- Savoury applications, mole sauces and spice rubs
Request a quote
Tell us your volume, destination, and timing. We respond within two business days with availability, freight options, and a sample CoA on request. Submit the wholesale form or email contact@essentialcareplus.com.