What is the species name for cocoa?
Theobroma cacao
Who planted the first cocoa plant?
Incanmayan Asrec tribes
What is the first product from cocoa?
Choco drink
At what temperature does good quality chocolate melts?
37 degrees celsius
State the four types of cocoa beans!
1. Criollo (South America)
2. Forastero (West africa)
3. Trinitario ( hybrid of criollo & forastero, Asia)
4. Nacional (hybrid, Equador)
Types of cocoa beans that easily get disease?
Criollo
How beans does cocoa have?
40-50 beans
What is the optimal condition for cocoa to grow?
- area with high humidity (rainfall & sufficient sunshine)
- temperature : 20-30 degrees celsius
Can you state the process of cocoa beans?
1. Farming
2. Pod storage
3. Fermentation
4. Drying
What is the function of fermentation in cocoa processing?
to reduce bitterness and astringency
Can you state the process from cocoa bean to bar?
1. Cleaning
2. Roasting (flavor development)
3. Alkalization (improve color & flavor)4. Blending
5. Milling
6. Cocoa liquor -> conching -> chocolate
7. Cocoa mass
8. Pressing -> Cocoa butter/cocoa powder -> cocoa beverages
What is the composition of cocoa beans?
54% fat, 31% carbo, 11% protein, 3% polyphenols, less than 1% minerals
The parameter for bean selection?
Bean cut test - to detect any defects that could impact the taste & aroma
State two stages in Cocoa roasting !
1. Drying stage - removes remaining moisture
2. Flavor development stage - enhances aroma and flavor (maillard reaction and caramelization)
What are the types of roasting ?
- whole bean roasting - flavor can be preserved
- nibs roasting (shell removed first) - flavor develop better
- liquor roasting - no shells only nibs (shells are unwanted)
What are the products of cocoa?
cocoa powder, cocoa butter, & chocolate