Key Parameters
Temperature
120°C
100°C - 150°C
Time
1 hour
30 minutes - 2 hours
Equipment
SmokerCocoa husksWood chips or chunks
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Origin: Maya (Pre-Columbian) — Mesoamerica
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120°C
100°C - 150°C
Time
1 hour
30 minutes - 2 hours
Equipment
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction
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Key Variables
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