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It has been over 20 years since the big chocolate companies pledged to eliminate child labour in cocoa but not much has changed," says Ms Aerts. The Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon and Ghana are the top producers of cacao- 70% of the world’s cocoa beans come from these West African countries. Today, cacao trees grow in a limited geographical zone, of about 20° to the north and south of the Equator. Making up the bulk of world cocoa production, it produces a standard quality of cocoa bean that is often mixed with superior cocoa beans.

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Chocolate, which is made from the fermented, roasted, and toasted beans, is the solid and the fat combination, sweetened with sugar and other ingredients, and it is that combination that is made into chocolate bars and is commonly referred to as chocolate by the public. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. This cookies is installed by Google Universal Analytics to throttle the request rate to limit the collection of data on high traffic sites. Roastingdevelops flavour, reduces acidity and astringency, lowers moisture content, deepens colour, andfacilitatesshell removal.

The compound, an amino acid known as tryptophan, found in cacao is what leads to reduced stress because tryptophan is used by the body to create serotonin, one of the “feel good” chemicals in the brain.

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Health benefits of cocoa include relief from high blood pressure, cholesterol, obesity, constipation, diabetes, bronchial asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, and various neurodegenerative diseases. As of 2016, at least 29% of global cocoa production was compliant with voluntary sustainability standards. Roasting: The dried beans are roasted at specific temperatures and durations, which help bring out the desired flavour characteristics and remove any remaining impurities. By supporting Fair Trade cocoa, consumers contribute to the well-being of farming communities and the protection of natural resources. A Spanish soldier who was on Hernan Cortés' side during the conquest of the Aztec Empire tells that when Moctezuma II, emperor of the Aztecs, dined, he took no other beverage than chocolate, served in a golden goblet.The beans are then dried in sunlight for a couple of days until they become completely dry and shrivel.

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Sweating is important for the quality of the beans, [33] which originally have a strong, bitter taste. Read moreabout cocoa farmingand how Fairtrade is making a difference What is Fairtrade doing in the UK? Since adulteration is quite common, look for an authentic brand displaying its source and complete nutritional information. Cocoa beans, also known as cacao beans, are the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.Fairtrade is supporting cocoa farming co-operatives in their push for living incomes and better terms of trade for their cocoa farmers.

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