Chocolate News
Happy International Chocolate Day! September 13, 2024
A chocolate breakthrough! Switzerland says it has found a new way to make the sweet treat
It’s been a rough year for chocoholics. Spot prices for cocoa nearly tripled earlier this year, and consumers looking for a cocoa fix have had to cover those costs. But news from Switzerland, the mecca of chocolate offerings, could offer some hope.
What Makes Spanish Chocolate Unique?
Spain is known for a solid version of the treat, best enjoyed in the country’s Northwest. Specifically, the region of Castilla y León epitomizes the unique nature of Spanish chocolate, thanks to a history that’s as rich as any dark chocolate.
Tracing the origins of chocolate: A recent study is shedding new light on the domestication and spread of the cocoa bean.
Mesoamerica is often considered the ‘homeland’ of chocolate due to its significance for many ancient cultures in this region, but the cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao, in fact originated in the tropical rainforests of South America. Until now, though, our understanding of the plant’s early use – and how and when it spread to other parts of the Americas – has been limited.
Expert weighs in on how chocolate affects your skin
The true culprits behind blemishes are likely a complex interplay of factors like genetics, hormones, age and stress.