It may be confusing to differentiate cocoa from cacao, but when it comes to the latter, you're likely thinking of the beans.

Despite what you might think, cacao can actually be eaten raw. The process of turning it ... Criollo is the rarest of the three cacao beans due to its weaknesses as a plant and the expense of ...

"Cocoa fermentation is a critical process in the production of chocolate, transforming raw cocoa beans into a form suitable for chocolate making," says Sarin Partrick, chief executive of India Cocoa.

Based on his warped ethno-tribal electioneering-campaign logic in the recent past, one would have expected former President ...

Cacao beans held great prominence in the daily lives of Mesoamerican Indians. According to the Mayan and Mexica religions, cacao had divine origins as the god Quetzalcoatl discovered cacao.

“We make everything from raw cacao beans. We roast, grind and temper them to create our bars,” he explained. “We now have 18 different flavors, and our chocolates have won 23 awards to date.

The kind of coconut oil you use can also effect the flavour of your raw and dairy-free desserts. Choose a good quality raw organic one with a very mild, almost neutral coconut flavour. This will ...