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How Do Large Companies Make Chocolate_1

Large companies require huge source of funding to manufacture chocolate in large quantities. They need to equip their factories with state-of-the-art tools as well as qualified operators who can operate those tools and professionals in chocolate production.Other cost implications of large production of chocolate is sourcing for the raw material (cocoa bean) which is not readily available in America; you will need to visit places like Africa and South America where cocoa tree is grown is commercial quantities. Cocoa fruit is more like melon, and it is harvested by hand. Each cocoa fruit contains about 40 cocoa seeds; when cracked, the seeds or beans are removed and allowed to undergo a process called fermentation.You do not have to worry yourself about the term "fermentation" really. But fermentation, in layman's language, is a process whereby a micro organism causes an organic substance to breakdown into smaller and simpler units. You can get more understanding of this process by checking the internet.The process of fermentation usually takes about a week, and this gives the cocoa beans shells ample time to harden, darken and develop that unique flavor that makes people salivate uncontrollably. At this stage the half-processed raw material is now transported to the chocolate factory for proper processing. Usually, this material is transported to America, either by sea or air, at this stage.From seaport or airport, the product is transported to the factory for final cleaning and onward storage. The taste of a chocolate depends mainly on the country from which its beans originate. But the next thing after cleaning is processing into chocolate by roasting at high temperatures. The final process involves drying in a hulling machine to remove the beans shells. And then the chocolate is finally packaged for sale.