Damage & prevention Moisture damage risk Type of moisture damage Container Rain Moisture damage costs Why calcium chloride Our prevention process Peace of Moisture Mind AbsorTest Industries we protect Sustainability by prevention Products All Products Container desiccants Absorpole Absorbag AbsorGel Hanging AbsorGel Blanket AbsorGel Max & Compact AbsorGel Sheet In-box desiccants AbsorGel Pouches AbsorGel Sheet AbsorTerra Accessories Packaging Talk to an expert Insights Moisture Magazine FAQ Webinars Sustainability Sustainability for Clients Sustainability at Absortech About Our company Our organization R&D Quality and production Our people Find an Absortech contact Transparency & Accountability News Contact Language Cocoa Cocoa beans are a high-value product but also a very sensitive crop, especially with regard to moisture damage. Due to cocoa beans’ natural condition, the use of desiccants is mandatory during shipping to keep these precious characteristics intact. Common products Cocoa beans Common damages and problems Damaged packaging Bad or changed smell Bad or changed taste Farming and handling take place in high temperature and high relative humidity climate zones. Therefore, moisture may be brought into the packaging, and into the container. At loading, cocoa beans often have a moisture level of approx. 8%. During shipping, part of this moisture will evaporate in the container, so the risk of container rain is severe. Our solutions It is essential to make sure unnecessary moisture is not added during packing and loading. This is preferably achieved by reviewing packing/loading using our POMM process. We recommend using the high-performance AbsorGel® High-performance and low carbon footprint. FCC Guidelines-compliant for shipping cocoa beans Recommended and approved by key insurance companies Get the brochure Want to learn how to prevent moisture damage in cacao logistics — and protect beans, powder, and packaging along the journey? Sign up to receive our Cacao Brochure straight to your inbox
