Did you know that the history of cocoa and chocolate goes back almost 4000 years? Or that cocoa played an important role as a currency in the Mayan and Aztec cultures?

There are few foodstuffs with such a rich and intriguing history as cocoa and chocolate. When Hernando Cortés first imported cocoa to Europe, and when he learned how to make the chocolate drink with it, it caused quite a stir; t...
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Transforming cocoa beans into chocolate is a complex process, in which ingredients, time and temperature play a crucial role. By varying these three parameters, we are able to produce a variety of unique recipes.

The cocoa tree only grows in the tropical heat of the equatorial forest. The shadow of tall-growing plants protects the young tree against the burning sun or strong wind. After five years, it is ...
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There are a lot of things to say about cocoa and chocolate: scientific and historic facts, funny anecdotes, useful tips. We have featured some interesting topics for you and there is more to come.

Cultivation of Cocoa Beans

Africa is the main producer of cocoa: each year many millions of small farms harvest about 70% of the world's cocoa crop. Ivory Coast and Ghana are the leadin...
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Nutrients

Cocoa and chocolate are important sources of energy: with their concentration of calories in a small volume, cocoa and chocolate are among the most concentrated vegetable energy suppliers. That's why they are one of sports peoples' favorite foodstuffs for recuperation after intense training.

Chocolate contains a combination of sugars and fats that can make you feel good during and after...
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