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  • Agricultural Science
  • Food Science
  • Biochemistry

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  • Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is economically vital in the Amazon, but processing infrastructure is underdeveloped, impacting bean quality.
  • Inadequate fermentation and drying practices are common, leading to deficiencies in cocoa bean quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the quality of Amazonian cocoa beans from five regions in Pará, Brazil.
  • To assess the impact of processing practices on cocoa bean quality and identify regional variations.

Main Methods:

  • Physical and physicochemical analyses (proteins, lipids, moisture, ash, pH, acidity, water activity) of 55 cocoa bean samples.
  • Questionnaire on producer fermentation and drying practices.
  • Evaluation of antioxidant capacity, total polyphenols, and bioactive compounds.

Main Results:

  • Physical evaluations met commercial standards, but cut tests revealed pre-processing inconsistencies.
  • Lipid content showed significant regional differences; moisture was within legal limits.
  • The Lower Tocantins River region exhibited higher levels of bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, and total polyphenols.

Conclusions:

  • Standardization of cocoa bean pre-processing, particularly fermentation and drying, is crucial for consistent quality.
  • Regional variations in cocoa bean quality are influenced by cultivation conditions and processing methods.
  • The Lower Tocantins River region shows promise for high-quality cocoa production.