How Cocoa Powder is Made: From Bean to Rich, Fine Chocolate Dust
Few ingredients in the world are as universally loved as cocoa powder. It’s the magic behind every chocolate cake, brownie, and hot cocoa that brings comfort in a cup. But have you ever wondered how cocoa powder is made? The journey from a raw cocoa bean to a smooth, aromatic powder is both scientific and artisanal. It involves several precise steps—fermentation, roasting, grinding, and separating cocoa butter from cocoa liquor. Each stage transforms the humble bean into one of the […]