E-Book, Englisch, 374 Seiten
Afoakwa Cocoa Production and Processing Technology
1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-4665-9824-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
E-Book, Englisch, 374 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-4665-9824-9
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
This book provides an overview of technologies and approaches to modern cocoa production practices, global production, consumption trends, and principles of cocoa processing. It presents detailed information on the origin, history, and taxonomy of cocoa, as well as fairtrade and organic cocoa industries’ influence on the livelihoods and cultural practices of smallholder farmers. Chapters cover cocoa cultivation, harvesting and post-harvest treatments; genotype variations in the cocoa bean and their influence on flavor quality; post-harvest pre-treatments; fermentation techniques; drying; storage; and transportation.