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Pre-harvest
Pre-harvest factors that affect cocoa quality.
Environment
Some physical characteristics are influenced by climate during pod development
- Smaller bean size in the dry season
- Less butterfat in the dry season
- Softer cocoa butter when cool
Climate influences drying method used
- Sun and/or artificial
Methods of cultivation
Planting material
- Effect on flavour - Criollo, Trinitario, Forastero
- Bean colour - Pollen donor
- Bean size - Pollen donor
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