FRUITY FLAVORED COCOA PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SUCH COCOA PRODUCTS

摘要

Cocoa products having a fruity flavor comprising an increased amount of a fruity aroma compounds are disclosed. The cocoa products are produced by a method comprising mixing cocoa nibs, de-shelled cocoa beans, or a combination thereof with an acid and water and roasting the acidified nibs, the acidified de-shelled cocoa beans, or the combination thereof.

主权项

1. A cocoa product selected from the group consisting of a cocoa powder, a cocoa liquor, and a cocoa butter, the cocoa product having a fruity flavor comprising:
an increased amount of a fruity aroma compounds.