Once an elixir of the regal and wealthy, modern day foodies and health buffs are discovering the benefits of cacao and cocoa powder. Cacao has been used for wellness, culinary and ceremonial purposes ...

Any chocolate lover can probably tell you that cacao is the most important ingredient in any chocolate confection. But not only does cacao hold the key to chocolate’s rich and seductive flavor but it ...

New research shows how fermentation and post-harvest processing can boost the nutritional value of Amazonian cocoa, opening ...

Chocolate treats have long been seen as a guilty pleasure. But what if we told you the ingredient is actually your skin’s secret weapon? While your sweet tooth might crave a square of dark stuff after ...

Fans of chocolate, rejoice! Here’s another win to celebrate, and just in time for the holidays. Cocoa extract has been shown to have cognitive benefits for older adults, according to new research.

Researchers at ETH Zurich — a public research university in Zürich, Switzerland — have developed a type of chocolate that makes use of an agricultural waste stream and is more sustainable and ...

Cocoa, one of Ghana's most important agricultural commodities, is widely recognised for its economic value. However, its nutritional and health benefits remain underappreciated, particularly within ...

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What is it about chocolate that soothes the soul and delights the senses? Two words: cacao powder! It’s no mystery that this ancient superfood is what gives chocolate its flavor — and what gives ...