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Dark Chocolate Is Hiding A Flavor Secret Many Have No Clue About

The taste of dark chocolate can vary from bar to bar. Unlock the confection's secrets with knowledge and exclusive tips from ...
Science Daily

A cocoa bean's 'fingerprint' could help trace chocolate bars back to their farm of origin, finds a new study

A new study has revealed that biotechnology could be the missing ingredient in helping cocoa farmers get a better deal for their beans. A new study from the University of Surrey has revealed that ...
NPR

Why those Valentine's Day chocolates will be even more expensive this year

Bonbons and truffles are even more of a luxury this Valentine's Day. For the third year, cocoa harvests are coming up short due to abnormal weather, which has led to cocoa beans being so expensive ...
ABC7 San Francisco

California lab growing cocoa beans for environmentally-friendly chocolate

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Chocolate makers are trying to get ahead of climate change. That involves food scientists researching new ways to grow cocoa beans. The company California Cultured is growing ...