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Harvesting and Drying Of Cocoa Beans
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
Upon harvest of the pods, the farmer breaks it open and scoop out the beans.
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
The cocoa bean is then heaped on banana leaves and covered with same for a period of six (6) days for fermentation to ensure a good flavour development.
Preparing cocoa for sale
Sun-drying of cocoa beans on a raised mat
Preparing cocoa for sale
The fermented beans are dried on a raised mat for days to ensure proper drying of the beans before sale to the purchasing clerk of a licensed cocoa buying company (LBC).