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Processing Secrets of Chocolate & Preparing Cacao the Maya Way

by Stephen C Campbell on Apr 27, 2009

Processing Secrets of Chocolate & Preparing Cacao the Maya Way


When the manufacturer receives the beans, they will probably combine several types from different regions and types of cacao, like coffee producers do. This is because the cacao from different plantations and even trees from the same plantation dont always have the same taste and aroma.

In addition manufacturing procedures vary from one plant to another, timing temperature, proportions and processing are highly guarded secrets.

Each processing step is controlled under the strictest sanitary conditions; the seeds are fumigated and placed in a clean, cool and airy location where they cant absorb any other flavors or odors. They are then sieved and cleaned which removes the pulp, pod pieces or any other unwanted waste that may have stayed in the beans during the drying process.

The next procedure is weighing and blending them according to size, and then they are roasted in large cylinders that rotate at a temperature of 250 to 350 degrees...Read More >>



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