Methods for reduced refining during cocoa liquor processing
US11812762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and systems for providing processed cocoa nibs are provided. The methods involve coarse grinding cocoa nibs to form a slurry and subjecting less than all of the cocoa slurry to refining. The refined and unrefined volumes or portions of cocoa slurry are then recombined to provide a recombined cocoa product. The cocoa nibs produced by the method may be further processed to provide cocoa liquor or chocolate.
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