I am exporter of Kola nuts based here in West Africa. I am able to provide a large quantity and very good quality on request from the buyer. I am looking for serious buyers for a long term partnership.
Taste
The initial taste of the seed when put in mouth is bitter but gradually it sweetens on chewing. Kola seeds are chewed as a breath freshener.
Kola Nut Chemical Composition
Kola nuts contains :
Caffeine : 2-3.5%
Theobromine : 1.0-2.5%
Phenolix (composed of phlobaphens which is the kola red
Epicatechin
D-catechin, and tannic acid)
Sugar (which contains water and cellulose)
Kola Nut Constituents
Kola nut is constituted of
Caffeine (with tinge of theobromine)
Kolanin (combination of kola red and caffeine)
Glocuside
Starch
Sugar
Fatty matter
Tannins
Oils
Some anti-oxidants like phenolics and anthrocyanin Protein.