Cocoa press

A cocoa press is a machine used in chocolate production to extract fats, known as cocoa butter, from ground cocoa beans. During processing, cocoa beans are ground into a paste called chocolate liquor. The cocoa press applies pressure to separate the fat from this paste, resulting in solid cocoa cake and liquid cocoa butter. The cocoa butter is a key ingredient in chocolate and cosmetics, providing smoothness and richness. This process allows manufacturers to control the quality and texture of their chocolate products, and it plays a crucial role in crafting different types of chocolate and cocoa-based ingredients.