Cola Nuts

Ivoire Essentials is a direct supplier and exporter of cola nuts (Cola nitida) from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, serving functional beverage and nutraceutical manufacturers worldwide. See our full range of botanicals or get in touch for a quote.

• Latin name: Cola nitida
  
• HS Code: 0802.70
• Origin: Côte d’Ivoire
• Harvesting season: October – January
• Use: Kola nuts are a natural source of caffeine and powerful antioxidants, traditionally valued for their energizing and stimulating properties. They are increasingly used in functional beverages, energy supplements, and traditional wellness applications designed to enhance mental clarity, boost stamina, and support cardiovascular health.
• Packaging format: 25 kg bags loose / vacuum packed. Other formats available.
• Product characteristics / analysis: our dried cola nuts are carefully selected to ensure low residue levels, fully complying with EU and USDA Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). Certificates of analysis (MRLs, metals, microbiology, aflatoxins, active matter concentration, and others) are available upon request.
• CoA: each batch is accompanied by a specific certificate of analysis (according to agreement with client needs). Testing is conducted by duly certified ISO laboratories.
• MOQ: 1.000 kgs
• Incoterm: to be discussed with client needs.
• Documents provided: Certificate of Origin, Packing List (PL), Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Phytosanitary Certificate, Disinfestation/Fumigation Certificate, Bill of Lading (BL), Invoice, FDA registration, EU importer number (EORI), and others upon request.
• Declarations: Non-GMO, non-irradiation, and others available upon request.
• Market updates / newsletter: provided to our partners regularly.