We could soon taste new kinds of chocolate after the discovery of fungi and bacteria that produce fruity and caramel notes from cocoa beans. Chocolate is typically made by fermenting cocoa beans from ...

Cocoa bean fermentation is a complex and dynamic microbiological process that transforms harvested cocoa pods into precursors essential for flavour and quality in chocolate production. This process ...

Cacao is the raw, unprocessed part of the cacao tree used to produce chocolate — and there is no question it's a true treasure. Unfortunately, most chocolate manufacturers today only seek out the ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. MUNICH — A few years ago, food ...

Cocoa pods are comprised of cocoa beans, pods, endocarp and pulp. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela / Getty. Working alongside chocolatiers in the food industry, researchers at ETH Zurich say they have ...

Whether you're baking brownies or heating up a mug of hot chocolate, cocoa powder is the star of so many delicious treats. It's easy to take for granted the process that transforms cacao beans into ...