The Chocolate Library

“They suddenly had this new beverage and took it back to their courts. So then things were made in the different courts, so you get things made in Austrian porcelain or German porcelain and French ...

Cacao MagazineOctober 23, 2020 If you live in a hot climate or it’s currently summer, having your chocolate melt or bloom can be a frustrating experience. Your first instinct is probably to put it ...

Cacao butter (also referred to as cocoa butter), is the edible fat that’s extracted from cocoa beans. In fact, around 55% of the bean’s weight is from the cacao butter.

Cocoa is grown primarily as an intercrop in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala as the tree requires 40 to 50% shade. Coconut, arecanut, oil palm and rubber plantations are suited for...

Cacao, which is native to South America, typically grows in humid tropical climates, within a band that stretches 10 degrees on either side of the equator, where temperatures range from 65 to 90 Fa...

The most curious thing is that the chocolates have not only withstood the test of time, but are apparently in very good condition, says the Library.

Is the world really running out of chocolate? Climate change poses real risks to cocoa farming, but science and global demand may help preserve your favorite treat. Here's what the future holds for...

  New research shows that natural cocoa isn’t just a delicious treat—it’s also brain food! Rich in polyphenols, cocoa may improve focus, memory, and cognitive function in young adults. Find out how...

  Think only dark chocolate is heart-healthy? Think again! A new study from the University of Aberdeen suggests that milk chocolate may also support cardiovascular health—giving chocolate lovers mo...