TABLE 3.
Concentrations of total polyphenol content, epicatechin, and catechin found in cocoa liquor and chocolate
| Sample and heap (H) no. from which the beans were derived | Fat (%, wt/wt) | Total polyphenols (%, wt/wt) | Epicatechin (mg g−1) | Catechin (mg g−1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa liquor | ||||
| H8 | 58.17 | 1.80 | 0.83 | 0.16 |
| H9 | 57.24 | 2.07 | 1.47 | 0.20 |
| H10 | 58.98 | 2.47 | 0.80 | 0.18 |
| H11 | 57.50 | 2.60 | 1.96 | 0.29 |
| H12 | 59.08 | 1.91 | 0.55 | 0.12 |
| H13 | 57.50 | 2.08 | 1.43 | 0.19 |
| Chocolate | ||||
| H8 | 37.53 | 0.53 | 0.35 | <0.09 |
| H9 | 38.21 | 0.59 | 0.61 | <0.09 |
| H10 | 35.10 | 0.26 | 0.46 | <0.09 |
| H11 | 35.25 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.13 |
| H12 | 37.87 | 0.36 | 0.21 | <0.09 |
| H13 | 36.09 | 0.42 | 0.32 | <0.09 |