Where did the cacao tree originate?

the origin of theobroma cacao tree

History, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 10, 2022

Where did chocolate originate?

History, Chocolate TastingGeosephAugust 10, 2022FAQs

What Is Ruby Chocolate?

What is ruby chocolate? Is ruby chocolate the fourth type of chocolate? Why does it taste so fruity?

In The Kitchen, Ingredients, ChocolatierGeosephAugust 9, 2022FAQs

The Hedonic Response To Chocolate And Beverage Pairing: A Preliminary Study

Neurogastronomy, Chocolate TastingGeosephAugust 8, 2022neurogastronomy, Research

MYTH: Chocolate is full of caffeine!

Does chocolate contain a lot of caffeine? Is it safe for children to eat chocolate due to the caffeine content? Will I stay up late at night if I eat chocolate before bed?

Nutrition, In The Kitchen, Fun FactsGeosephAugust 4, 2022Myths

Dynamics Of Volatile And Non-Volatile Compounds In Cocoa During Fermentation And Drying Processes

The Dynamics of volatile aromas and non-volatile compounds in cocoa during fermentation and drying

Neurogastronomy, Chocolate MakingGeosephAugust 1, 2022farmers, Research

13 Common General Myths About Chocolate

General myths about chocolate cacao versus cocoa, bitter dark chocolate, sweet milk chocolate, white chocolate, ruby chocolate, chocolate is unhealthy, chocolate is dessert, chocolate terroir,

Fun Facts, Health & Nutrition, Chocolate Making, Chocolate TastingGeosephJuly 26, 2022Myths

Does Chocolate Intake During Pregnancy Reduce The Risks Of Preeclampsia And Gestational Hypertension?

Does Chocolate Intake During Pregnancy Reduce The Risks Of Preeclampsia And Gestational Hypertension? I

Health & NutritionGeosephJuly 26, 2022Research

Troubleshooting Homemade Bean To Bar Making Issues

Troubleshooting tips with making your own homemade bean to bar craft chocolate.

Chocolate Making, In The Kitchen, Chocolate TastingGeosephJuly 25, 2022FACTS

Why Eat 100% Dark Chocolate?

Why eat 100% dark chocolate bars. Are they healthy? Are they bitter?

Nutrition, Ingredients, Chocolate TastingGeosephJuly 23, 2022FAQs

Development of fat-reduced chocolate by using water-in-cocoa butter emulsions

Developing a low fat chocolate using water-in-cocoa butter emulsion.

Chocolate MakingGeosephJuly 22, 2022Research

13 Tips For Those Who Have Trouble Tasting Fine Chocolate

Tips for tasting fine chocolate. There are many ways you can improve your ability to taste the flavour of fine bean to bar chocolate.

Chocolate TastingGeosephJuly 11, 2022FACTS

Effect of sugar, cocoa particles, and lecithin on cocoa butter crystallization

Effect of sugar, cocoa particles, and lecithin on cocoa butter crystallization in seeded and non-seeded chocolate.

Chocolate Making, Chocolatier, In The KitchenGeosephJuly 5, 2022makers, Research

There are no health benefits to high percentage dark chocolate. An article review.

Debate over health benefits of dark chocolate. Image by @joaopedru Are there any health benefits to dark chocolate?

NutritionGeosephApril 28, 2022FACTS

Effect Of Dark Chocolate On Arterial Function In Healthy Individuals

Impact of dark chocolate on young healthy persons in regards to cardiovascular health and arterial function as well as the impact cocoa flavonoids.

Health & NutritionGeosephApril 27, 2022Research

What factors impact the flavour of chocolate?

What main factors influence the flavour of fine cacao and chocolate? You may be surprised by some of the answers. Yes, roasting is one, but there are a couple underestimated factors as well. Is terroir a good reason why cacao and bean to bar chocolate tastes so different?

Chocolate Making, Neurogastronomy, Chocolate TastingGeosephApril 19, 2022FACTS, FAQs

Quality certification, regulation and power in fair trade

A look at how fair trade and similar niche market sectors grew, as well as how they developed. This paper looks mostly into fair trade coffee, but can be applied to fair trade cacao and fair trade chocolate as well.

Chocolate Making, Cacao & BotanyGeosephApril 18, 2022fair trade, Research