Today, chocolate is everywhere: From hot chocolate to rich truffles, we all have our favorite way to eat or drink it. But chocolate has changed dramatically since its beginnings in South America, and scientific inventions along the way have played a critical role in shaping it into the modern...
' it has a much more healthy and natural connotation. 'Cocoa,' on the other hand, thanks to its historical usage in Africa and Asia, where mostly low-quality cacao is grown, has a cheaper and less healthy reputation.
Nobody knows when the first person looked at the cacao tree and decided to eat its seeds. The earliest record of chocolate comes from Mesoamerica, a region that stretches from central Mexico south through Costa Rica. The Mayans were drinking it by about 600 C.E., with the Aztecs joining ...
Every year, people all over the world eat or drink 2 BILLION (1000000000) pounds of chocolate every year. So…if every cocoa tree produces enough beans to make only 2 pounds of chocolate a year, 1 BILLION cocoa trees are needed every year to keep the world supplied in chocolate. THE FIR...
Americans eat up to 12 pounds (5 kilograms) of chocolate every year, but they aren't the winners by far when it comes to chocolate consumption — that honor goes to the Swiss, who wolf down 22 pounds (10 kilograms) a year [source: World Atlas of Chocolate]. Next up, let's dive a...
Today, chocolate is everywhere: From hot chocolate to rich truffles, we all have our favorite way to eat or drink it. But chocolate has changed dramatically since its beginnings in South America, and scientific inventions along the way have played a critical role in shaping it into the modern...
After roasting, the cocoa beans are kibbled or chopped into small pieces called cocoa nibs. While some people eat cocoa nibs, we are a long way from finished chocolate. Most people who visit our office and are given a chance to inhale the aroma of nibs are nearly overwhelmed by the power...
Today, chocolate is everywhere: From hot chocolate to rich truffles, we all have our favorite way to eat or drink it. But chocolate has changed dramatically since its beginnings in South America, and scientific inventions along the way have played a critical role in shaping it into the modern...
These days, a lot have you have been asking me, “Can I eat fats while I’mfastingin the morning?!” Sure! When you add fats to your fasting window, it’s technically aketogenic fastor “Fat-Fasting.” The short-chain fats and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) found in grass-fed but...
it’s important to peel the fruit before sinking your teeth in to enjoy. Many persimmon connoisseurs argue that the best way to eat a fuyu type is to slice it open and savor the raw flavors. However, being firmer and easier to cook with in a variety of recipes, the fuyu is ideal for...