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...
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| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, Florida :
CRC Press ,
c2014
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| 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