Traditionally, cocoa beans are fermented on the farm where they were grown. Marieke van der Velden Cocoa pods have to be split to extract the beans which are then fermented The cocoa pods are ...

Once removed from their pods, beans go through a fermentation process at the farm, which can make a huge difference to their flavour. "Cocoa fermentation is a critical process in the production of ...

There's no doubt that the morning ritual of brewing and sipping a fresh cup of coffee is one of life's little pleasures. I ...

Quezon enhances the drying efficiency of cacao production by providing 20 units of multi-purpose solar speed drying trays, ...

a fine-flavor cacao celebrated for its fruity notes of raspberry, black currant, citrus, and apple. These beans, grown organically and naturally in Belize's rainforest, are carefully fermented and ...

Now, cacao pods are harvested only when fully ripened and rested before extracting wet beans. Beans and pulp are fermented to reduce bitterness, enhancing flavour complexity. They are slow-dried ...

Once removed from their pods, beans go through a fermentation process at the farm, which can make a huge difference to their flavour. "Cocoa fermentation is a critical process in the production of ...

Some consider January the most depressing month, associated with grey sky, cold weather, gym sessions and endless plates of ...