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"This research signals a shift from spontaneous, uncontrolled fermentations to a standardized, science-driven process. Just as starter cultures revolutionized beer and cheese production, cocoa ...

Chocolate is unquestionably one of the world’s most beloved sweet treats. In fact, it may well take the number one spot - it certainly does with this writer. It’s a favourite in drinks, snacks, cakes, ...

Amid soaring prices and deforestation regulations, chocolate manufacturers may well be tempted to turn their back on cocoa. What alternatives are on offer? It’s not a good time to be a chocolate ...

Researchers have identified key factors that influence the flavour of chocolate during the cocoa bean fermentation process, a discovery that could offer chocolate producers a powerful tool to craft ...