How Cocoa Is Made

Cocoa bean can only be grown 10 degrees either side of the Equator because the trees grow well in humid tropical climates with regular rains and a short dry season Top Cocoa Bean Growing Countries in 2010 Ivory Coast, Africa Indonesia Ghana Nigeria Cameroon PLANT WAIT HARVEST RETRIEVAL FERMENTATION DRYING CLEANSE MIXED INTO COCOA CHOCOLATE ROASTED 1 Benefits Good For Your Heart Good For Your Brain Helps Control Blood Sugar Full Of Antioxidants Contains Theobromine High In Vitamins and Minerals MILLED MIXED INTO COCOA BUTTER Benefits Healthier Skin Helps Prevent Skin Cancer Younger Looking Skin Helps Scarring MOLDED PACKED SHIP MANUFACTURED 1 World Consumption of Cocoa Europe North America Asia and Oceania South America Africa RETAIL HOW COCOA IS MADE CONSUMER GROWTH • PROCESSING • SHIPMENT-