Description

Cocoa beans are the seeds of the fruit of the cocoa tree "Theobroma cacao" which are used as the main ingredient in making chocolate. These seeds have an oval shape and are blackish brown in color after going through a fermentation and drying process. Each cocoa bean contains two main parts, namely the hard cocoa bean or seed and cocoa fat, known as "cocoa butter". The cocoa bean processing process involves roasting to produce a rich, complex chocolate flavor, followed by grinding to produce cocoa paste.

Cocoa beans contain flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant properties, as well as stimulant substances such as caffeine and theobromine, which provide energy and concentration-boosting effects. In addition to being used in making chocolate, cocoa beans can also be processed into cocoa drinks or used in the cosmetics and skincare product industry due to their nutritious natural fat content. Due to its distinctive taste and health benefits, cocoa beans are a highly valued ingredient in the food and beverage industry.