Once an elixir of the regal and wealthy, modern day foodies and health buffs are discovering the benefits of cacao and cocoa powder. Cacao has been used for wellness, culinary and ceremonial purposes ...

Hot cocoa made with cocoa powder can do so much more for you than just warm you up on a chilly day. Studies have shown that ...

This will be your New Year's fad. We've all heard of cocoa powder, but have you ever heard of cacao powder? While it almost looks like I wrote the same words there, I promise I didn't. Cacao powder is ...

Any chocolate lover can probably tell you that cacao is the most important ingredient in any chocolate confection. But not only does cacao hold the key to chocolate’s rich and seductive flavor but it ...

Produced by crushing cocoa beans and separating the fat, cocoa powder has long been known as the key ingredient in making chocolate. Since its introduction to the European society in the 16th century, ...

Cocoa and chocolate have been shown to reduce stress and raise energy levels — effects that are greatly appreciated during ...

What is it about chocolate that soothes the soul and delights the senses? Two words: cacao powder! It’s no mystery that this ancient superfood is what gives chocolate its flavor — and what gives ...

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