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Which 3 produce cocoa beans?
Cocoa beans are only produced by the cocoa tree.
Why is fair trade such a hot topic at the moment?
Nowadays, people are very concerned about others and the environment. Fair Trade cocoa helps the cocoa farmers and the environment. The farmers get paid fairly for their cocoa with fair trade. Also, because they get paid more, they can leave the cocoa in its natural habitat, where it grows better. When they do that, they will not cut down forests or use as much fertilizer or pesticides (Helping the environment).
How does growing cocoa beans affect the environment?
Depending on how cocoa beans are farmed there can be damaging effects to the environment. One negative impact that cocoa farming has is deforestation.
What do cocoa beans contain?
Cocoa beans are a type of fully fermented and dried fatty bean in which is known to be used to produce cocoa butter and other cocoa solids. Cocoa beans contain about 40 seeds and mucilaginous pulp.
What countries produce the largest amount of cocoa beans?
Spain
Why is fair trade a hot topic now?
fair trade is such a hot topic because nowadays many people are very concerned about the environment and others for e.g. if you pay a cocoa farmer more of his cocoa beans he will have more money to look after the cocoa plants in their natural habitat and not have to cut down trees in the forest and will also use less fertiliser and pesticides, this will help save the environment.
How does chocolate impact the environment?
It cuts down cocoa trees.
What biome is cocoa beans found?
Cocoa beans are primarily found in tropical rainforest biomes. The trees that produce cocoa beans thrive in the warm, moist climate of tropical areas.
How many cocoa trees are needed to produce 1 tonne of export produce?
To produce 1 tonne of cocoa beans, approximately 2,500 to 3,000 cocoa trees are needed. This estimate can vary based on factors such as the age and health of the trees, as well as local growing conditions and farming practices. On average, a mature cocoa tree can produce around 0.5 to 1 kg of beans per year. Thus, effective management and optimal conditions are crucial for maximizing production.
How is cocoa produce in Grenada?
Cocoa production in Grenada involves several steps, starting with the cultivation of cocoa trees in the island's fertile volcanic soil. Farmers harvest ripe cocoa pods, which are then opened to extract the beans. These beans are fermented for several days to develop flavor, followed by drying in the sun. Finally, the dried beans are roasted, cracked, and processed to produce cocoa products, contributing to Grenada's reputation for high-quality chocolate.
How much cocoa is in a chocolate bar?
A cocoa pod contains so much cocoa to make up to 100- 500 chocolate bars
How much cocoa does Ghana produce every year?
903,646 metric tonnes in 2011.
