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 ...

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

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

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

Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, both in the UK and the US, does contain cocoa butter. Cadbury bars are formulated to meet FDA ...

"There is this ongoing deficit in the in the market, big depletion of availability of cocoa beans and availability of ...

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.