Fermentation of cocoa beans requires precise collaboration among two bacteria, and yeast

Tuesday, June 10, 2014 - 16:41 in Mathematics & Economics

Good chocolate is among the world's most beloved foods, which is why scientists are seeking to improve the product, and enhance the world's pleasure. A team of researchers from Germany and Switzerland—the heartland of fine chocolate—have embarked upon a quest to better understand natural cocoa fermentation and have published findings ahead of print in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

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