Within a mound of cocoa beans, ________ generates heat so that the mound temperature increases up to 50°C.

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Aerobic acetic acid bacteria are responsible for generating heat within a mound of cocoa beans, leading to an increase in temperature up to 50°C. This process is known as cocoa bean fermentation, and the heat generated by these bacteria is important for the development of chocolate flavor and aroma during subsequent processing steps. Indigenous fungi, Candida and Kloeckera yeasts, Saccharomyces and other yeasts, and Lactobacillus species can also contribute to cocoa bean fermentation but are not primarily responsible for generating heat.

Within a Mound of Cocoa Beans, ________ Generates Heat So