PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING DARK RED AND DARK BROWN NATURAL COCOA

摘要

#$%^&*AU2018200103B220190314.pdf#####The present application relates to a process for producing a dark, natural cocoa, comprising mixing a cocoa product selected from the group consisting of cocoa nibs, cocoa beans, and a combination thereof with water; heating the cocoa product and the water to a temperature of at least 85'C; drying the cocoa product; and grinding the cocoa product, thus producing cocoa liquor; wherein the cocoa product is not alkalized during the process.