| Pods |
Among the blossoms of the permanently flowering cocoa tree
pods will hang from the trunk and largest branches
in various stages of development. The cocoa pods are egg shaped and
measure between 150-300mm (6-12") each. Each pod
contains 30-40 cocoa beans, each about 10mm (?") in
length. |
| Praliné |
Made from richly flavoured chocolate mixed with caramelised
sugar, roasted & finely ground hazelnuts or almonds and
vanilla. Very popular flavour used in Belgian chocolates.
Pralin? is composed of richly flavored chocolate to which caramelized
sugar (hot caramel), well-roasted, finely-ground hazelnuts (or almonds)
and vanilla have been added. The pralin? flavor is typical in many
Belgian chocolates or "pralines." |
| Procyanidins |
Class of polyphenolic compounds found in several plant
species and foods commonly consumed including cocoa. Procyanidins
may act as antioxidants and modulate key biological pathways in
mammals. |
