Method and arrangement for processing cocoa mass
US6066350A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11B1/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Techniques for processing cocoa mass are provided. In general, the techniques involve solvent extraction of cocoa fat from cocoa mass, to achieve a desirable cocoa butter and low-fat cocoa powder. In one preferred process, the cocoa mass is the result of grinding cocoa nibs, with absence of a mechanical pressing and heating step, to advantage. Preferred products and uses are characterized.
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