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Hello, Does anyone have information about how washing pre-fermented cocoa beans before drying affects bean flavor?   The only information I have, from a document written by Smilja Lambert of Mars, Inc. about Vietnam cocoa, states that soaking is supposed to reduce acidity, increase brown beans and improve chocolate flavor.   I’m working with a farmer who is trying to improve the flavor of his be…