they do not changes the color of cocoa beans or white
Fermentation
Fermentation
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Fermentation
It is assumed that the color of the raw beans comes from polyphenolic compounds and anthocyanins, which during the fermentation process, due to various transformations, form polycondensation products, the so called phlobaphenes. These compounds contribute to the formation of the typical brown color of cocoa beans
Cocoa beans are typically a dark brown color, often with a reddish or purplish tinge. The color can vary depending on the variety and level of fermentation of the beans.
Farmers harvest cocoa beans by first inspecting the cocoa pods, which change color when ripe. Using machetes, they carefully cut the pods from the cocoa trees, taking care not to damage the branches. After harvesting, the pods are opened to extract the cocoa beans, which are then fermented, dried, and prepared for processing. This labor-intensive process is crucial for producing high-quality cocoa.
well i think that they are brown
The cocoa beans are separated into their differnt contents, most important in this case the cocoa butter and the cocoa powder. The cocoa powder is what holds the brown color. Leave the cocoa powder out of the mix, and you get white chocolate.
The white beans are best dried in the open-air, which alters the colour to a light brown. Beans used in chocolate, are roasted to get that deeply brown colour.
The chemical formula for cocoa processed with alkali is C22H14N6O8. This process, also known as Dutch processing, involves treating cocoa beans with alkali to create a milder flavor and darker color in the final product.
Dutch process cocoa is cocoa that has been processed with an alkali. A popular alkali used is potassium carbonate which counteracts some of the harshness and acidity found with inferior cocoa beans. Dutch process cocoa is very dark in color while the flavor is considerably mild.