Cocoa pods are comprised of cocoa beans, pods, endocarp and pulp. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela / Getty. Working alongside chocolatiers in the food industry, researchers at ETH Zurich say they have ...

Explore the history and process of making chocolate — from cocoa bean to bar — during a free program at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5, at ...

Nestlé has developed a patented technique that uses up to 30% more of the cocoa fruit, including pulp and husk, to produce chocolate without altering its flavor. The process minimizes waste and could ...

When you think of 'fermented foods,' you can think of yogurt and miso, but in fact, 'fermentation by microorganisms' is important in the chocolate manufacturing process, and the aroma and taste of ...

The Swiss-owned company claims its patented process could help stabilize cocoa prices, reduce waste, and increase farmer yields. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of ...