Cocoa bean processing line from cocoa pod to cocoa nibs

Streamline your cocoa production process by transforming raw cocoa pods into high-quality nibs through precise cracking, cleaning, roasting, peeling, and grading—ensuring consistency and efficiency for large-scale chocolate manufacturing.

Processes Cocoa Pods into Nibs

The Cocoa Bean Processing System, designed by Zhengzhou Taizy Machinery Co., Ltd., efficiently transforms cocoa pods into nibs through a fully automated, continuous process. This system features integrated pod cracking, stone removal, roasting, peeling, and grading, optimizing each step to improve throughput, achieving up to 1,000 kg/h. Its drum roasting machine ensures uniform heating, essential for high-quality cocoa products like chocolate bars and cocoa powder. The equipment’s PLC control facilitates seamless integration into existing lines, offering enhanced energy efficiency with precise motor control. Built with durable materials, it withstands rigorous conditions typical in large-scale processing facilities. The system is available with custom configurations, supporting diverse production needs, from gourmet chocolate to nutraceutical applications, ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards.

Benefits

  • Maximizes production efficiency by automating the entire cocoa nibs process.
  • Enhances product quality with precise roasting and grading controls.
  • Minimizes operational costs through low energy consumption and reduced manual intervention.
  • Flexibly adapts to various production scales and product lines.
  • Ensures continuous operation with robust, durable construction suitable for industrial environments.

General


Applications
Cocoa products,Cocoa butter,Cocoa powder,Chocolate manufacturing,Snacks,Nutraceuticals,Sweets,Food processing
End products
Chocolate truffles,Milk chocolate chips,Gourmet hot cocoa mix,Cocoa protein powder,Healthy chocolate snacks,Plain chocolate bars,Chocolate-covered nuts,Cocoa nibs,Dark chocolate blocks,Chocolate sauces
Steps before
Fermentation,Drying
Steps after
Fermentation,Grinding,Packaging,Chocolate Making,Cocoa Butter Extraction,Cocoa Powder Production
Input ingredients
fresh cocoa beans,cocoa pods
Output ingredients
cocoa nibs,cocoa butter,cocoa powder,chocolate
Market info
Taizy Food Machinery is known for manufacturing industrial food processing equipment, specializing in engineered-to-order (ETO) machinery. They have a reputation for innovative, high-quality solutions tailored to meet various customer specifications globally.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Cocoa pod splitter
Capacity
Stone removing machine
Capacity
Cocoa bean roasting machine
Capacity
Cocoa bean peeling machine
Capacity
Cocoa nibs grading machine
Automation
High degree of automation
Power
Cocoa pod splitter
Power
Stone removing machine
Power
Matching fan power for stone removing machine
Power
Cocoa bean roasting machine motor power
Power
Electric furnace power
Power
Cocoa bean peeling machine power
Power
Fan power for cocoa bean peeling machine
Output Temperature
Cocoa bean roasting machine
Dimensions
Cocoa pod splitter
Dimensions
Cocoa bean roasting machine
Dimensions
Cocoa bean peeling machine
Dimensions
Cocoa nibs grading machine
Roller diameter
600 mm (Cocoa nibs grading machine)

Operating Characteristics


Integrated Steps
Cocoa pod cracking,stone removing,roasting,peeling,grading
Automation Level
Semi-automatic / Fully Automatic
Production Output
800 kg/h for pod splitter,500 kg/h for roasting
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Batch
Energy Efficiency
High degree of automation and low noise

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
Biological compatibility
N/A
Cleanability
High

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
31.32m

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen / PLC / HMI
Integration possibilities
SCADA / MES / ERP
Footprint customization
Compact / Modular
Automation level
Fully automated / Semi-automated
Material of construction
Stainless steel / Custom materials