Ingredient · Cocoa liquor
100% Colombian cocoa liquor
CPC's cocoa liquor is pure cocoa mass: 100% Colombian fine-flavor cacao with no additives or preservatives, roasted, ground and refined at CPC's plant in Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, Colombia. It is sold unrefined or refined to 120–180 microns, in 25 kg boxes.
Spec sheet
- OriginColombian fine-flavor cacao
- Composition100% cacao, no additives or preservatives
- VersionsUnrefined · Refined to 120–180 microns
- Pack size25 kg box
- PlantChiquinquirá, Boyacá, Colombia
- SampleAvailable for production trials
What is cocoa liquor?
Cocoa liquor, also called cocoa mass or cocoa paste, is cacao beans that have been roasted, winnowed and ground into a paste. Despite the name, it contains no alcohol. It is the base of all chocolate: it holds both the cocoa solids and the cocoa butter of the bean, so it is solid at room temperature and melts when heated.
Because it contains no sugar or other ingredients, cocoa liquor lets manufacturers control the cacao percentage, sweetness and texture of their final product.
Unrefined or refined: which one to choose
Unrefined cocoa liquor keeps the texture of the grind and an intense character. It works when the final product goes through its own refining step, or when texture is not critical, such as in baked fillings, ice cream bases or beverages.
Refined cocoa liquor goes through CPC's Micron 25 ball refiner down to a 120–180 micron particle size: a finer, more uniform texture that blends better into mixes, creams and fillings. If your product needs a different fineness, discuss it with CPC before requesting a sample.
Uses of cocoa liquor
- Making chocolate and couvertures, mixed with sugar, cocoa butter or milk.
- Bakery and pastry: brownies, cakes, fillings and creams with an intense cacao flavor.
- Ice cream: chocolate ice cream bases and popsicles.
- Cacao drinks and hot chocolate.
- Cooking: sauces and savory dishes with cacao.
- Raising the cacao percentage of a recipe without adding sugar.
How CPC makes it
CPC processes the beans at its Chiquinquirá plant with Italian Selmi machinery: a Roaster 120 (20 kg per batch), a Winnower (50 kg/h), a Grinder Plus mill (35 kg/h) and a Micron 25 refiner (25 kg per batch). The liquor is packed in 25 kg boxes.
Who buys cocoa liquor from CPC
CPC's cocoa liquor is made for bean-to-bar and craft chocolate makers, bakeries and pastry shops, ice cream makers, the confectionery and food industry, and distributors of baking supplies. CPC also produces cocoa liquor under the customer's own brand as private label.
How to order cocoa liquor
- Message CPC on WhatsApp at +57 350 538 9648 or email [email protected] with the version (unrefined or refined), your approximate monthly volume and delivery city.
- CPC sends you a sample to test on your production line.
- Once the trial is approved, CPC quotes price, packaging and lead times based on volume.
Cocoa liquor
Frequently asked questions
Does cocoa liquor contain alcohol?
No. Cocoa liquor is ground cacao paste; the name comes from the liquid state it takes when melted, not from alcohol in the product.
What is the difference between cocoa liquor and cocoa powder?
Cocoa liquor keeps all the cocoa butter of the bean. Cocoa powder is made by pressing cocoa liquor and removing most of that butter, so it is dry and lower in fat.
Does CPC's cocoa liquor contain sugar or additives?
No. CPC's cocoa liquor is 100% Colombian fine-flavor cacao, with no sugar, additives or preservatives.
Can I request a sample?
Yes. CPC sends a cocoa liquor sample so you can test it on your line before ordering. Request it on WhatsApp at +57 350 538 9648.
Get a quote from CPC
Tell us the product, approximate volume and delivery date. We will reply with pack sizes, pricing and lead times.