Cocoa  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

The seeds of the cocoa tree (the so-called cocoa beans) are called cocoa (or cocoa). The cocoa powder obtained from the beans and the drink prepared from this powder are also called this. Cocoa is mainly grown and harvested in the inner tropics. Already among the Aztecs the cocoa plant was considered a gift of the god Quetzalcoatl and was very popular not only as food but also as a medium of exchange. The Spaniards brought the"brown gold" to Europe. Cocoa is very versatile. Cocoa mass is produced by roasting and grinding the beans. This is mainly used in the production of chocolate. The cocoa powder is used, among other things, in the production of instant products. An example of this is the cocoa drink, which is usually prepared with milk or water. Cocoa powder is also found in some cakes, biscuits and other bakery products. This versatile powder is also used in the production of syrups, sauces, creams, brownies and pastes, for example. The second product of cocoa, cocoa butter, which is produced by the further processing of the cocoa mass, is also used primarily in the production of chocolate.Cocoa is also used in the cosmetic sector. Cocoa butter is often used in the production of body lotions, lip balms and bath additives. Anti-wrinkle creams, soaps and perfumes also contain cocoa butter.