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Coenraad Johannes van Houten

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Coenraad Johannes van Houten (March 15, 1801 – 1887) was a Dutch chemist. He was known for creating a method for pressing the fat from roasted cacao beans to create cacao powder. He started a world-famous chocolate company.


Coenraad Johannes Van Houten Media

  • Dutch process cocoa (left) compared to natural cocoa (right)

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