MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202647100694 A) filed by Olam International Limited on August 20, 2026, for Cocoa Alkalization Processes.

Inventors include Patel, Harsh; Van Der Lee, Dirk Johannes Petrus; Garavello, Francisco Jos; and Ter Laak, Irene Cornelia.

The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.

Abstract: Some aspects of the disclosure relate to multi-stage processes for preparing an alkalized cocoa material. In some examples, the process includes mixing cocoa and alkalization agents together, and mixing/heating until reaching an elevated mixing temperature. The process may include mixing these components together at the el...