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The fermentation box method is one of the most common ways to ferment cocoa beans because it helps develop chocolate flavor and reduce bitterness.

    Basic Fermentaion of Cocoa bean

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

    At Idukki Cocoa beans, we believe that chocolate is more than just a treat – it's an experience. That's why we're dedicated to creating unique and delicious chocolate products that take you on a journey of flavor and texture. We use only the finest ingredients and pay close attention to detail to ensure that every bite of our chocolate is a moment of pure indulgence.

    Box fermenting

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

     

    Fill a wooden fermentation box

    Typical features: 

    • Material: untreated Jack  wood  
    • Small drainage gaps or holes at the bottom 
    • Capacity: around 50–500 kg beans depending on scale 
    • Line the inside with banana leaves or food-grade material

    Cover the beans:

    Harvest and open ripe cocoa pods. Remove the wet cocoa beans with pulp.

    Cover the beans:

     

    • Place banana leaves or jute sacks on top 
    • Cover further to retain heat

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