Cocoa bean fermentation is a crucial step in the ... strains can improve the fermentation process by producing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that contribute to the fruity and floral notes ...

Auro Chocolate, in collaboration with the Saloy Organic Farmers Association (SOFA ... was recognized for producing one of the top 20 best cacao beans in the world back in 2019.

The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

20 Metric Tons of Premium Cacao Beans are now available for purchase in Utah. 40 Metric Tons of Couverture Chocolate is warehoused in Texas, ready for culinary artisans, chocolatiers, and ...

Made from organic, fair trade ... Raaka makes their chocolate with unroasted cacao beans to capture more of the naturally fruity flavor of the beans. The result? A perfectly balanced dark ...

Chocolate fans, be prepared to dig a little deeper. As the price of cocoa soars, so too do the prices of on-the-shelf ...