Cocoa trees grow within 20 degrees of the equator. There are two types of cocoa: forastero and criollo. Forastero is used for bulk cocoa and milk chocolate. Criollo beans produce the finest and most ...

I absolutely love this version of raw classic brownies with rich flavors of chocolate, and a hint of espresso. The secret to making these brownies, guilt- free and nutritious, is the additions of the ...

In a typical milk chocolate bar there is 3-4% cacao. But this chocolate uses 100%. And this process uses just one ingredient: Raw cacao. The chocolate making process starts with the cacao pods. The ...

For those of you who do not yet have cacao nibs in your pantry, here is the quick sell: Nibs are essentially chopped cacao beans. Cacao (“kuh-KOW”) beans are the main ingredient in chocolate, so they ...

These no-bake energy bars take just minutes to make, but they’ll keep you going for hours. Moist and dense, with the perfect amount of crunch, they are packed with nutritional winners such as hemp and ...

Chocolate comes from the tropical cacao tree. The cacao bean, the rawest form of chocolate, can be harvested and consumed directly (cacao), roasted and turned into powder (cocoa) or made into ...

Americans consume about 5 kg (11 lb) of chocolate each year. While widely enjoyed as a treat, chocolate, especially in less processed forms, contains compounds that may support cardiovascular, ...

Bright and colorful, these no-bake mini bites look indulgent, yet the inside reveals a much more wholesome story. The tang of dried fruit and the bitter depth of cacao pair perfectly with nuts and ...