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How Dùne is made: Part II - roasting

How Dùne is made: Part II - roasting
How Dùne is made: Part II - roasting
Roasting is an important part of developing the flavor of <a href="http://www.dune.ng/">Dùne Chocolate</a>.&nbsp;
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The primary objectives of roasting are:

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  • to kill microorganisms
  • to extract undesirable substances
  • to develop the flavor
  • to loosen the shells
How Dùne is made: Part II - roasting

We have a unique process and temperature profile for roasting cocoa beans so that our unique flavor profile is achieved, with all undesirable flavors eliminated. 

First our beans are cleaned and destoned.

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Next, our blend of West African cocoa beans is mixed in the roaster.

How Dùne is made: Part II - roasting

Finally, the roaster is heated to at least 100oC over a period of time until our unique flavor profile is obtained.

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