From the Americas to cocoa drinks
The cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, is native to South America. Peoples of the Americas cultivated and used it long before it reached Europe. In Mesoamerica, beans were used in drinks and also served as currency among Maya and Aztec communities.
Source : Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Cacao: The fruit behind your chocolate bar ↗A journey across continents
Cocoa entered European history in the sixteenth century. Tastes and preparations gradually changed. During the nineteenth century, plantation expansion in Asia and Africa extended its agricultural geography beyond the Americas.
Source : Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · A brief history of chocolate ↗From pod to bean
Pods contain seeds surrounded by pulp. After harvesting, fermentation and drying prepare the beans; fermentation helps develop flavour. Roasting and grinding are later stages in chocolate making.
Source : Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · Cacao: The fruit behind your chocolate bar ↗Explore our selection
ZERIKO offers a selection of cocoa beans originating from Côte d’Ivoire, as specified by IMS CORP. Grades, processing, analyses and packaging are defined for each offer.
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