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Gerkens® 22-24% Amsterdam

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Gerkens® 22-24% Amsterdam is a cocoa powder obtained by hydraulic pressing of cocoa mass, where cocoa butter is separated from the cocoa cake. The cocoa cake is then pulverized into a fine, free-flowing cocoa powder. Cocoa mass is produced from cocoa beans, which are deshelled and broken into cocoa nibs. These nibs are alkalized (except for the natural cocoa powder), roasted, and ground into a fine cocoa mass. Gerkens® 22-24% Amsterdam cocoa powder has a fine powder appearance, is free-flowing, and has a dark red color.

Ingredient Name: Cocoa Powder

Functions: Flavor Enhancer, Flavoring Agent

Flavor: Cocoa

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: Fair Trade, Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO Project Verified, RainForest Alliance certified

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Flavor
Flavor Family
Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Cocoa Powder
Technologies
Flavor Profile

Gerkens® 22-24% Amsterdam - Flavor Profile

Features & Benefits

Product Benefits

Applicable in several solutions, Gerkens® Russet Plus is our most balanced powder – offering a gentle red colored cocoa powder combined with mild, well-balanced cocoa flavors. 

Gerkens® Russet Plus and the high fat version Gerkens® Amsterdam have the ability to
seduce a large majority of consumers thanks to a color in the middle range of our spectrum and a mild taste.

Applications & Uses

Product Applications
  • Cereals
  • Spreads
  • Cookies
  • Ice creams
  • Baked goods
  • Dairy desserts
  • Confectionery
  • Beverages
Process Description Cocoa Powder

Cocoa powder is obtained by hydraulic pressing of cocoa mass whereby cocoa butter is separated from the cocoa cake, after which the cocoa cake is pulverized into a fine free flowing cocoa powder. Cocoa mass is produced from cocoa beans, which are deshelled and broken into cocoa nibs (the kernels). These kernels are alkalized (except for the natural cocoa powder), roasted and ground into a fine cocoa mass.

Properties

Physical Form
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Energy1589.0kJ/100g
Fat Content22.5%
Saturated Fat13.6%
Mono Unsaturated Fat8.0%
Poly Unsaturated Fat0.9%
Total Carbohydrates*8.6%
Total Carbohydrates45.4%US regulations
Sugars0.5%
Added Sugar0.0%
Starch Content8.1%
Insoluble Dietary Fiber23.1%
Soluble Dietary Fiber4.2%
Protein Content19.4%
Salt** (= 2.5x Na)0.07%
Organic Acids3.0%
Theobromine2.0%
Caffeine0.1%
Moisture Content3.5%
Ash Content9.3%
Potassium Content4290.0mg/100g
Sodium Content30.0mg/100g
Calcium Content140.0mg/100g
Magnesium Content490.0mg/100g
Iron Content40.0mg/100g
Copper Content4.0mg/100g
Zinc Content7.0mg/100g
Chloride Content0.0mg/100g
Phosphorus Content660.0mg/100g
Vitamin A (Retinol)0.0mg/100g
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.1mg/100g
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.2mg/100g
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)7.6mg/100g
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)3.8mg/100g
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.1mg/100g
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)0.0mg/100g
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)0.0mg/100g
Vitamin E (Tocopherol)4.8mg/100g
Cholesterol0.0mg/100g
Trans Fatty Acidsmax. 0.5g/100g fat
Notes

Comments on Nutritional data
The above nutritional values are all indicative data. The values originate from analytical results. The expressed analytical data comprise relevant nutritional components only. Therefor the sum does not equal 100%.
* Total Carbohydrates is the sum of Sugars, Polyols and Starch, as defined in Annex I of Regulation EC N° 1169/2011.
Total Carbohydrates US Regulation is calculated as: 100 - (protein + fat + moisture + ash), as defined in 21 CFR 101.9
** The salt content is exclusively due to the presence of naturally occurring sodium.

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Standard Package Types: 50lbs / 25kg / Supersack upon request

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

  Description UOM Comment
Shelf Life 36 month(s) at below storage conditions
Relative Humidity max 50 %  
Storage Temperature 10 - 25 °C  
Transport Temperature Ambient, recommended below 25°C °C