All cocoa powders come from cocoa beans, but the difference lies in how they’re processed. Cocoa powder can range from light tan to jet black with varying pH levels that affect how it interacts with ...

A new genetic analysis of hundreds of cacao trees representing traditional Amazonian varieties grown on farms across Peru has revealed four previously unidentified, genetically distinct groups.

Learn the key differences between cocoa types, and when to use each. If you've ever grabbed the wrong cocoa powder in a rush—or found yourself with only one option in the supermarket—you've probably ...

This is California Cultured: a long communal table extends across the middle of the open floor where the team works, a rack of branded merch sits by the door, and an enormous “Chocolate and Cacao ...