Development of a Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) Bean Huller

Cacao beans are a fundamental component of the global chocolate industry, and their quality and processing efficiency play a crucial role in determining the final product's taste and economic viability.Cacao beans are surrounded by a cacao hulls, and the manual removal of this husk is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process that poses significant challenges to cacao farmers and processors.This research focused on developing a cacao bean huller.The designed machine achieved a hulling efficiency of 91.83%.Additionally, the purity of the hulled nibs was measured at 96.31%.This innovation offers a valuable contribution to the cacao industry, particularly the cacao farmer producers.