The chocolate making process begins with careful preparation of cacao before it develops into the familiar finished treat. A closer look at the early stages reveals the techniques and ingredients ...

Cocoa pods are comprised of cocoa beans, pods, endocarp and pulp. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela / Getty. Working alongside chocolatiers in the food industry, researchers at ETH Zurich say they have ...

When I hear the word “Belgium,” the first thing that comes to my mind is chocolate — and not just because I have a sweet tooth. So when researching activities for a recent trip to Brussels, I came ...