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High-quality cocoa liquors
What is cocoa liquor? Also known as cocoa mass or cocoa paste, it's the ground cocoa nibs from the cocoa bean, and it is the heart of great chocolate. No other component in the production of chocolate has such an impact on the ultimate flavor outcome. It’s that important.
With the wide variety of cocoa needs and demand for flavor profiles out there, our cocoa liquors can be the perfect match in many applications. How? By varying origins, roasting techniques, and post-roasting technologies (MOQ dependent). Various packaging options are available; in liquid form or solid formats like blocks, individually wrapped ingots, and easier-to-melt cocoa liquor thins for more choice and flexibility.
Processing
Customizing cocoa flavor
Whether you have a confectionery, chocolate or artisanal product in mind, the type of cocoa liquor you choose is key to the final flavor. Nib roasted is the most common cocoa liquor type. It delivers a strong, classic chocolate flavor. While our whole bean roasting technology allows the creation of diverse and high-quality flavors. Your products and applications can also be enhanced by selecting the right roasting technique to highlight unique flavors and meet specific needs such as bold, earthy, rustic or fruity floral applications.
Whole bean roasted for rich cocoa flavor
Blended from the finest West African cocoa beans, this whole bean roasted cocoa liquor delivers a perfectly balanced, full-flavored taste profile. With rich cocoa notes and enhanced aroma, this cocoa liquor is ideal for a range of chocolate and confectionery applications.
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From cocoa beans to cocoa liquor
Beans
The cocoa bean starts its life as a seed inside a cocoa pod, which grows directly from the trunk of the tree Theobroma cacao. When the pods mature the beans are harvested, fermented and dried. Both fermentation and drying are important steps in flavor development.
Roasting for flavor
Our fully controlled roasting processes, either full bean or nib, enhance the flavor of our cocoa liquor, butter and powder. Nib roasting provides a classic cocoa flavor with subtle, nuanced notes. While our whole bean roasting technology allows the creation of unique flavors that are unmatched in the industry.
Nibs
Cocoa beans are cleaned, the shells are broken and removed by winnowing, leaving the nibs.
Grinding
The cocoa nibs are finely ground in a series of grinders or mills into cocoa liquor (or cocoa mass), a smooth thick paste.
Our supply chain delivers
We can offer a responsible supply chain directly sourced from the major producing countries. Our sustainable sourcing solution, AtSource, provides traceability to a product's origin and transparency on key supply chain sustainability challenges through data and insights. It enables customers to map their unique sustainability journey, monitor performance and partner to create impact through targeted interventions.
It can be used to improve monitoring efficiency, enhance due diligence with external assurance, and can help ensure compliance with evolving industry standards.
AtSource helps empower customers to realize their individual sustainability priorities and achieve positive change from the ground up.
Sustainability
Caring for communities behind cocoa
Building on two decades of supporting farmers and cocoa-growing communities worldwide, we wanted to take things even further. We introduced Cocoa Compass in October 2019, our sustainability ambition aimed at making the future of cocoa more sustainable.
With a vision for an environmentally positive, professionalized and quality-driven supply chain, Cocoa Compass sets bold goals to address some of the key issues facing the cocoa industry by 2030. The strategy focuses on three main pillars to help shape a more sustainable future for cocoa—child labor, human rights and sustainability.
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Our promise
What’s so great about ofi’s cocoa liquor?
A global variety
Make the most of a diverse range of consistent high-quality cocoa liquors from around the world, with unique flavor profiles to deliver rich sensory experiences.
Reliable supply chain
With deep-rooted relationships in top cocoa-producing regions, ofi is a trusted partner for a steady and reliable supply of cocoa liquor and other essential ingredients. So you get uninterrupted access to premium cocoa ingredients.
Focused on doing good
We are committed to driving meaningful change. Our cocoa sustainability efforts mean empowering local communities and contributing to positive impacts in sourcing and producing our cocoa ingredients.
Co-create
Ready to launch something delicious?
A deep chocolate intensity in premium confections like ganaches and truffles. A bold taste that compliments spice, nut or fruit infusions. Elevating indulgent ice cream or a cocoa-based smoothie, that blends the flavors of cocoa liquor with the natural sweetness of berries and nuts. Or even a cocoa-infused granola bar that combines the richness of dark chocolate with roasted seeds for a wholesome, satisfying snack. With the right partners, the possibilities of cocoa liquor are endless, and that’s where we come in.
Our team of chefs and food scientists are always experimenting with fresh ideas to surprise and delight consumers. Whether you’re looking to tap into premium indulgence, cater to trends or offer clean-label products, we’re ready to collaborate and help bring your cocoa creations to life.
Innovation with cocoa liquor
Protecting the environment
We’ve taken action to cut emissions and waste from our cocoa processing facilities in 6 of our cocoa processing facilities globally. In the Netherlands in Koog aan deZaan, we cut our CO2 emissions by 23% in 2022 by switching to green electricity and installing a circular biomass boiler, which uses our residual cocoa shells as fuel. And in our Koog and Wormer facilities, we’ve reduced the amount of ammonia released naturally during production and in the alkalization process.
Naturally pioneering
Our careful roasting and post-roasting technologies allow us to deliver a range of premium cocoa liquor flavors. And cocoa liquor’s consistency delivers a smooth, rich taste that pairs beautifully with vanilla, spices and herbs—elevating the chocolate experience. Its velvety texture enhances chocolate bars, ice cream, bakery treats and desserts.
Cocoa liquor retains its full chocolate flavor for an intense, authentic taste. It enriches ice cream with creaminess, deepens chocolate spreads and enhances coatings and drinks.
It’s also well-suited for premium energy bars, spice-infused desserts and bold new chocolate creations—making it an essential ingredient for high-quality confections.
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