Amazonian chocolate: Combining cocoa clones with different post-harvest processes balances flavor and nutritional value

Chocolate produced in the Amazon is internationally recognized for its unique flavor. A study by researchers at São Paulo ...

Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps

Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.
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This chocolate brand uses only the highest-quality ingredients

Cheap chocolate has its place. However, if you're only making space for the best confections, consider the simple-yet-fancy ...

Cocoa beans rot and West African farmers seek other options after commodity crash

West African cocoa farmers are facing a squeeze after the price of the global commodity crashed on the international market ...

‘I took two bites and had to spit it out’: candy makers are phasing out real cocoa in chocolate

Due to the volatile cocoa market, companies like Hershey are using replacement ingredients such as sugar, oil, milk and nuts ...

These coffee and chocolate origins were made for each other

The taste of both coffee and cocoa beans are directly impacted by their environment — think soil, climate, and altitude.
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Health Benefits of Cocoa Powder

Cocoa was first cultivated in ancient South America. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe. In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass ...