First, the cocoa tree is planted in the South American and African continents and the country of Indonesia. When the pods are ripe, they are harvested and the harvested pods are opened to expose the beans. Next, the pulp and cocoa seeds are removed and the empty pods are discarded. Then, the pulp and seeds are piled in heaps, placed in bins, or laid out on a large tray so they can dry under the sun. Next, they are kept into large boxes and transported to the factory. After that, they are roasted at a high temperature. Finally, the beans are ground into cocoa paste and the chocolate is produced.