stackyFACTSBefore cocoa beans become a luxury treat, they must aggressively ferment in massive, sweaty piles in the jungle. Wild yeasts and microscopic bacteria break down the bitter pulp around the beans, fundamentally altering their internal structure. Your favorite expensive dessert relies entirely on supervised rotting.
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