It is then refined in large rollers. The paddling is continuous for a period of time. Swiss and Belgian chocolates, known for their smoothness, are conched as much as 96 hours. Some chocolates are not conched at all, or for only 4 to 12 hours. Only professionals can actually buy beans.
Government inspectors visit the plantation and take a large sample from the sacks.
The beans are then taken by truck to a sea port. More inspections will take place at this port of departure, and a final one just before loading. Please register to receive E-mail when our Web Site is updated.