Cocoa Inspection

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The cocoa beverage powder may contain ingredients such as, but not limited to; sugar, dry whey (U.S Extra Grade), corn syrup solids, cocoa (processed with alkali), hydrogenated vegetable oils, nonfat dry milk (U.S. Extra Grade), sodium caseinate, dipotassium phosphate, salt, emulsifiers, stabilisers, natural and/or artificial flavours. Type II, no sugar added cocoa powders may contain non-carbohydrate sugar substitutes including, but not limited to; Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium, and Sucralose, in lieu of sugar. The cocoa beverage base shall contain ingredients appropriate for the specified type, style and flavour. 

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Whey and Nonfat Dry Milk

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The whey an nonfat dry milk ingredients used in the manufacture of cocoa beverage powder shall originate from plants that have been approved by the Dairy Grading Brand (DGB), Dairy Programs (DP), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), USDA. The whey and nonfat dry milk ingredients shall be accompanied by a USDA Certificate stating that the ingredients meet the requirements for U.S Extra grade.

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Manufacturing Plants

The manufacturing plants shall be eligible for Section I listing in the most recent version of the publication Dairy Plants Surveyed and Approved for USDA Grading Service.

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Dehydrated Product Appearance

The cocoa beverage powder shall be a well-blended homogenous mixture free of lumps which do not fall apart under light pressure. When Style A is specified, the cocoa beverage powder shall contain small dehydrated marshmallows. 

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Dehydrated Product Texture

The cocoa beverage powder shall be free flowing and fine in texture.

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Hydrated Product Dispersibility

The cocoa beverage powder shall disperse readily in to water. The cocoa beverage shall be free of floating, agglomerated cocoa particles.

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Hydrated Product Appearance

When hydrated in accordance with the manufacturers instructions the cocoa beverage shall have a well-blended, uniform consistency. When Style A is specified, the hydrated marshmallows shall float on top of the cocoa beverage.

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Hydrated Product Flavour and Odour

The cocoa beverage powder shall have characteristic chocolate cream-like odour and flavour, typical of the type, style, and flavour specified. There shall be no foreign flavours and odours such as, but not limited to, burnt, scorched, stale or rancid.

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Hydrated Product Colour

The rehydrated product hall have a light to medium brown colour. When Style A is specified the marshmallows have a creamy white colour.