Biochemical studies of cocoa sweatings- 1. Amino acids, minerals and sugar analysis of the sweatings

Abstract

Glucose, fructose and sucrose were the free fermentable sugars found in cocoa sweatings with the total concentration of fermentable sugars ranging from 11.32 -13.82%. Fifteen free amino acids were identified and the concentrations for most of them were determined. The mineral analysis showed a high potassium level as com-pared to sodium and calcium_ Other elements present were Mg, Zn, Fe, Co, and Mn.