The primary ingredient used in chocolate production is cocoa beans. These beans come from the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), and they are processed to create chocolate products. The beans are fermented, dried, roasted, and then ground to produce cocoa mass, which can be further separated into cocoa solids and cocoa butter. The processing of cocoa beans determines the flavor and quality of the final chocolate. Other ingredients, such as sugar, milk, and vanilla, are often added to enhance taste and texture, resulting in a variety of chocolate products enjoyed worldwide.