Cocoa production and processing technology [

One of the largest food commodities exported from the developing countries to the rest of the world, cocoa has gained increasing attention on the global market - raising many questions about its quality, sustainability and traceability. Cocoa Production and Processing Technology presents detailed ex...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Afoakwa, Emmanuel Ohene (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press , c2014
Subjects:
Online Access:Crcnetbase
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to the world cocoa economy
  • 2. History and taxonomy of cocoa
  • 3. World production, grinding and consumption trends of cocoa
  • 4. Fairtrade cocoa industry
  • 5. Organic cocoa industry
  • 6. Traditional and modern cocoa cultivation practices
  • 7. Pests and diseases of cocoa
  • 8. Post-harvest treatments and technologies of cocoa
  • 9. Changes during fermentation of cocoa beans
  • 10. Drying techniques, storage practices and trading
  • 11. Ochratoxin A (OTA), pesticides and heavy metals contamination in cocoa
  • 12. Cocoa processing technology
  • 13. Chocolate manufacturing and processing technology
  • 14. Chocolate quality and defects
  • 15. Effects of fermentation and extended pod storage on cocoa bean quality
  • 16. Effects of fermentation and reduced pod storage on cocoa pulp and cocoa bean quality