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Development of a Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Bean Huller

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Cacao beans are a fundamental component of the global chocolate industry, and their quality and processing efficiency play a crucial role in determining the final product's taste and economic viability.Cacao beans are surrounded by a cacao hulls, and the manual removal of this husk is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that poses significant challenges to cacao farmers and processors.This research focused on developing a cacao bean huller.The designed machine achieved a hulling efficiency of 91.83%.Additionally, the purity of the hulled nibs was measured at 96.31%.This innovation offers a valuable contribution to the cacao industry, particularly the cacao farmer producers.

Source: Proceedings of International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES)

DOI: 10.5109/7323263

Authors: Reca S. Bautista, Arnold G. Apdohan, Rossana Marie C. Amongo

Institutions: University of the Philippines Los Baños, Caraga State University

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Responsible consumption and production, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404653703