Nine species of fungi and bacteria have been found in cocoa beans that produce fine chocolate, and this knowledge could help ...

The unique flavor profiles of premium chocolate—which can include hints of citrus, wafts of wine and subtle notes of ...

From hints of citrus to caramel, premium chocolate’s complex flavors derive from fermenting microbes on cocoa bean farms—and ...

Researchers have identified key factors that influence the flavor of chocolate during the cocoa bean fermentation process, a ...

It may sound harsh, but it’s true: there’s chocolate, and then there’s chocolate. Anyone who has compared garden variety ...

Researchers finally control the fermentation process that can make or break chocolate.

Manipulating the microbial communities involved in cocoa bean fermentation could make chocolate even more delicious.

A cocoa bean is made up of about 54 percent cocoa butter, so the Mast brothers are able to make their organic chocolate by simply grinding the beans. The only ingredient that is added during the ...

A San Diego chocolatier is grappling with dramatically increased operating costs as cocoa bean prices have nearly doubled, forcing the business to raise prices and cut back on inventory.