What is Cocoa Powder?
Cocoa powder is an end product after cacao beans have been fermented, roasted and pressed to extract most of the cocoa butter. Here’s what you need to know about cocoa powder, including the different types, what to look for when purchasing and how to get the most out of the ingredient: Natural vs. Dutch-process Natural […]
Coconut Oil Price Rally to Continue in 2022 on Boosting Demand
Coconut oil prices will grow moderately this year, following the fundamental trend relevant to all vegetable oils. The average annual coconut oil price is set to grow by 2.3% y-o-y to $1,674 per tonne in 2022 due to limited supply and rising logistic costs. The average annual coconut oil price is forecast to rise by […]
Indonesia’s Cocoa Production & Export
The cocoa bean is one of the most important agricultural export products of Indonesia. In the past 25 years, the Indonesian cocoa sector has experienced massive growth, driven by rapid expansion of smallholder farmer participation. Indonesian smallholders contribute – by far – most of the national production, thus outperforming big state plantations and large private […]
Overview : Desiccated Coconut Market & Analysis
Desiccated coconut, grated and unsweetened, originates mainly from South-east Asian countries and is a widely traded commodity. With advancements in technology and e-commerce, its popularity has expanded globally, becoming a staple ingredient in many cuisines. According to Transparency Market Research, the global desiccated market is poised for substantial growth, offering numerous opportunities and increasing market […]
Nutmeg : Health Benefits, Nutrition, and uses
Nutmeg comes from the seed of the Myristica fragrans tree. Indonesia produces the majority of the world’s nutmeg. The spice flavors many dishes, both savory and sweet, in cuisine across the globe. It is sold either ground or in whole seeds. Both nutmeg butter and nutmeg essential oil are also widely available. In addition to being delicious, […]
Cocoa Beans : Market size, Share & Trends Analysis
Industry Insights The global cocoa beans market size was estimated at USD 9.94 billion in 2018 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2019 to 2025. Rapidly growing chocolate industry in emerging economies including China and India is expected to boost the demand for cocoa beans as intermediates. The rising importance […]
Coconut Oil : Virgin vs. Refined, bleached and deodorized (RBD)
The Attributes Of Coconut Oil Produced From Fresh Coconut Meat Vs Copra Virgin Coconut Oil is produced from the fresh meat of the coconut. This meat is usually dried and preserved before being turned into oil or it may be “wet milled”. Wet milling is when coconut meat is immediately pressed into coconut milk, and […]