Chocolate has been beloved by humans for so long, it even earned the name food of the gods! But how does it go from the seeds of a cacao plant to our sweet chocolatey goodness? How is chocolate made?

Growing up in Germany as the granddaughter of an Ivorian cacao farmer created a paradox I couldn't ignore. We were surrounded by chocolate as an expression for love and connection during every ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amber Love Bond is a Miami-based food + beverage and travel writer. National Hot Chocolate Day is on January 31st, and if you’re ...

The cocoa pod has a lot of potential. The fruit, for example, can be used in concentrate fruit juices and alcoholic drinks, and be made into snacks and ice-cream. But can this be taken full circle, ...

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It's easy to melt chocolate at home in a microwave or on the stovetop. Dark, milk, and white chocolate melt at different temperatures. Stir frequently as you're melting to prevent your chocolate from ...