What Is Cocoa Liquor (Cocoa Mass) and Why It’s Essential for Chocolate Makers

Introduction

Whether you’re a professional chocolatier, an artisan brand, or a chocolate-loving creator, there’s one ingredient at the heart of every real chocolate bar: cocoa liquor — also known as cocoa mass.

Despite its name, it contains no alcohol. Cocoa liquor is the pure, ground paste of roasted cocoa beans, made from both cocoa solids and cocoa butter in equal parts.

At Nature Commodities, our cocoa liquor is made from premium Ivory Coast cocoa beans, known for their rich flavour and natural fat content — perfect for bean-to-bar applications and high-quality chocolate production.

What Exactly Is Cocoa Liquor?

Cocoa liquor is made by:

1. Roasting whole cocoa beans

2. Winnowing them to remove shells

3. Grinding the nibs into a thick, warm paste

This paste — which contains no additives, sugar, or milk — is cocoa liquor. Once cooled, it solidifies into cocoa mass blocks or chips, which can later be refined into chocolate.

It’s the starting point for most chocolate products, and it can be:

• Used directly in dark chocolate

• Blended with milk solids for milk chocolate

• Further pressed to separate cocoa butter and powder

Why Cocoa Makers Love It

Our cocoa liquor offers:

• Full-bodied, deep chocolate flavour

• Smooth texture, easy to melt and mould

• Natural 50/50 ratio of butter and solids

• Clean, unprocessed, and non-alkalized

• Great aroma and natural colour

This makes it ideal for:

• Chocolate bars

• Truffles and pralines

• Chocolate sauces

• Ganache and fillings

• Vegan and dairy-free recipes

Ivory Coast Origin: Where Quality Begins

We source our cocoa mass from certified cooperatives in the Ivory Coast, where cocoa farming is a way of life. The beans are:

• Sun-dried and naturally fermented

• Grown without harmful pesticides

• Traceable back to the farming community

• Rich in cocoa butter and antioxidants

Each batch is processed to preserve its full flavour profile — giving chocolate makers complete control over their recipes.

For Wholesalers, Makers, and Innovators

We supply bulk cocoa liquor for:

• Bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturers

• Food and beverage brands

• Confectionery production

• Natural product formulators

• Wholesalers and ingredient buyers

Whether you’re scaling up or crafting small batches, our cocoa liquor is available in blocks, chunks, or custom packaging to suit your needs.

Why Choose Nature Commodities?

• Ethically sourced from the Ivory Coast farms

• Consistent quality and cocoa content

• Flexible packaging options

• Food-grade, vegan, and non-toxic

• Reliable logistics and bulk supply

We believe the best chocolate starts with pure, powerful ingredients — and we’re proud to deliver exactly that.

Ready to Make Something Beautiful?

From professional chocolatiers to wellness brands, our cocoa liquor helps creators bring their chocolate visions to life — naturally and responsibly.

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