Yes it is. You would not enjoy unfermented cocoa beans. It is a misnomer to use the term Raw in this, minimally processed is the best you can do. When I conch cocoa (grind the nibs), temperatures reach 135 degrees. Complex chemical changes occur in both the fermentation and coaching process. So between the heat of fermentation and the mechanical heat of conching using the term raw would not be accurate. Companies have had to change their labeling because of the reality.
Love the images taken with the microscope. This is a very nice video. Thank you for making it.
I really enjoyed this video! It taught me a lot :)
So when i buy raw cacao is it fermented?
Yes it is. You would not enjoy unfermented cocoa beans. It is a misnomer to use the term Raw in this, minimally processed is the best you can do. When I conch cocoa (grind the nibs), temperatures reach 135 degrees. Complex chemical changes occur in both the fermentation and coaching process. So between the heat of fermentation and the mechanical heat of conching using the term raw would not be accurate. Companies have had to change their labeling because of the reality.
thank you :)
Whats the name of the song?
keine031 It reminded me of Under you by Nick Jonas.