MANY aspects of cacao research require assessment of quality of the crop produced by experimental trees, and, as it is obviously desirable that such examination should be made as early as possible ...

Better understanding of the fermentation process could help struggling farmers. About 95% of cocoa is grown on small, family-run farms, employing around six million cocoa farmers worldwide.

which are harvested and turned into cocoa or cocoa powder through a lengthy and cumbersome fermentation process. Beyond the ...

such as adding various fruits to cacao beans during the fermentation process to achieve a superior taste. With its chocolates already sold at major department stores and convenience stores ...