In this work, MS-based high-throughput methods were developed to quantify key cocoa tastants (Theobroma cacao L.) from bean to chocolate bar. Rapid sample preparation and analysis enabled a deep dive into key processing steps such as fermentation and roasting, as well as the investigation of a global set of traded cocoa qualities. Lastly, the development of a tempering and portioning method for cocoa-based products aided in a better understanding of sensory influences imparted by individual substance classes.
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In this work, MS-based high-throughput methods were developed to quantify key cocoa tastants (Theobroma cacao L.) from bean to chocolate bar. Rapid sample preparation and analysis enabled a deep dive into key processing steps such as fermentation and roasting, as well as the investigation of a global set of traded cocoa qualities. Lastly, the development of a tempering and portioning method for cocoa-based products aided in a better understanding of sensory influences imparted by individual subs...
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