Altinmarka
Today Altinmarka is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial cocoa and chocolate with 90% of the market share in Turkey & majority of all our bean imports are sourced from “main crop” Ghana and Ivory Coast cocoa. It is a trusted solutions partner to leading global brands in over 50 countries worldwide.
In 2012, Altinmarka was honored with "Europe's Best Cocoa and Chocolate Factory of the Year" award, presented by the European Candy Kettle Club.
Our state-of-the-art production plants in Istanbul encompass cocoa processing and industrial chocolate production facilities with a combined annual capacity of 270,000 tonnes, making Altinmarka the 6th largest producer of cocoa and the 2nd largest producer of industrial chocolate in the world.
We supply highest-grade cocoa powder, cocoa butter and cocoa mass while our chocolate product offer ranges across literally hundreds of liquid or moulded chocolate recipes for chocolate ingredients, inclusions, decorations and finished chocolate products.
Our company’s high-tech infrastructure, sophisticated R&D capabilities, fast internal decision-making processes and our dedicated, highly trained staff have helped create a very strong track record for Altinmarka, especially across customized and tailor-made services for product development, improvement and recipe optimization.
Our convenient geographic location in Istanbul provides our customers with an additional logistic advantage for deliveries to countries across the entire European region as well as Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Near East and North Africa. [->]
Altinmarka is certified with : BRC | ISO 22000-2005 | ISO 9001-2008 | ISO 14001 | OHSAS 18001 | ISO 45001 | ISO 27001 | Ecovadis | RFA | RSPO
Products offered : Alkalized Cocoa Powder | Natural Cocoa Powder
Production Process
- From Cocoa Pod to Cocoa Bean
- From Cocoa Bean to Cocoa Liquor
- From Cocoa Liquor to Cocoa Butter & Powder
- From Cocoa Liquor to Liquid Chocolate
- From Liquid Chocolate to Finished Product
Products
Natural Cocoa Powder
Natural cocoa is a type of cocoa powder obtained from roasted cocoa beans with minimal processing. Unlike Dutch-processed cocoa, which undergoes alkali treatment to reduce acidity, natural cocoa maintains its original acidic profile. This preservation of acidity imparts a distinctive flavor and dark color to the powder. Renowned for its robust chocolate taste, natural cocoa is commonly employed in baking and cooking applications, adding depth and authenticity to a diverse range of recipes, from desserts to savory dishes.
Natural Cocoa Applications
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Nutra | Chocolate shakes, Energy bars, Energy drinks, Nutritional & meal replacement drink, Supplements, Protein powder, |
| Bakery | Cakes, Brownies, Cookies, muffins, Puddings, Chocolate frosting, choco-flavored oatmeal, mousse, chocolate toppings, Sweet Biscuits, Pastries, Sweet goods,Truffles, Baking ingredients & mixes, Bread products, Pretzel |
| Beverage | Hot chocolate, smoothies, milkshakes, café mocha, Cocoa Tea, Sports drink, Chocolate Syrups, Instant drinks |
| Confectionary | Candies, toffees, jellies, soft candy, Candy sticks, Chocolate tubes, Dark chocolate cups |
| Dairy | Ice cream, dessert, chocolate milk shakes, Yogurt, Pudding or Custard, Cheese & dairy spreads |
| Snacks & Sauces/Spreads | Cocoa nuts, Ganache, Chocolate sauce, Dips |
Benefits of Natural Cocoa
- Antioxidant-rich
- Rich in nutrients
- Chocolate flavor without added sugar
- Cocoa flavanols supports brain function
- Reduce high blood pressure
Specifications of Natural Cocoa
| Specifications | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light brown |
| pH Level | >5.2-6.0 |
| Fat Content | 10-12% |
| Flavor Profile | Intense, bold cocoa flavor with slight acidity |
| Moisture content | 4.5 Max |
Explore Specs of Cocoa Mass & Cocoa Butter [->]
Top FAQs on Natural Cocoa
Alkalized Cocoa Powder
Alkalized cocoa, also known as Dutch-processed cocoa or alkalized cocoa powder, is cocoa powder that has undergone a process called alkalization or Dutch processing. This process involves treating cocoa beans with an alkaline substance. The key characteristics of alkalized cocoa include a darker color and a milder, less acidic flavor compared to natural cocoa powder. It’s growing temperature range is 18-32°C and relative humidity is 70-80 %. Cocoa Pods takes 5-6 months to ripe and the color of ripen pods turns from green or red to yellow or orange.
Alkalized Cocoa Applications
| Industry | Application |
|---|---|
| Nutra | Chocolate flavoured supplements, Nutritional supplements, Energy bar, protein shakes |
| Beverages | Beverage concentrates, Carbonated soft drinks, Instant drinks |
| Bakery | Baked goods such as cakes, brownies, and cookies, fudges, and desserts, biscuits, Waffle, chocolate truffles, fillings, |
| Confectionary | Chocolates and chocolate coatings, coated nuts and fruits, soft candies, No sugar added chocolate, Choco Drops/Chunks/Sticks/Flake, Glazings, |
| Dairy | Puddings, Ice Cream coatings, Milk chocolates, chocolate-flavored drinks, Frozen desserts, Yogurts |
| Sauces & Spreads | Chocolate spreads, chocolate Sauces , syrups, chocolate pastes, waffle cream, |
Benefits of Alkalized Cocoa
- Anti- hypertensive effects
- Antioxidant properties
- Cardiovascular health
- Aids in brain health
- Ease in blending with liquids
Specifications of Alkalized Cocoa
| Specifications | Alkalized Cocoa | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa Type | S | S2 | S8 | S9 | S12 | S14 | SR4 | SR7 | SR8 | SR5 |
| Appearance | Medium Brown | Dark Brown | Black Brown | Black | Light Reddish | Medium Reddish | Dark Reddish | |||
| Fat Content | From 10-12 to 20-22 | 5-8 | 10-12 | From 10-12 to 20-22 | ||||||
| pH % | 7.5 ± 0.2 | 7.0 ± 0.2 | 8.0 ± 0.2 | 8.8 ± 0.4 | 10.0 ± 0.4 | 7.4 ± 0.2 | 8.5 ± 0.5 | 8.8 ± 0.4 | ||
Top FAQs on Alkalized Cocoa
Certificates
- Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, GRAS, TSE-BSE, GMP, GHP, Allergen free, Turkish Food Codex, EU & FSSAI Regulations on all grades