Why do some chocolate bars exhibit complex flavor notes like floral, caramel, and gentle woody, while others taste harsh, bitter, and astringent? A study published in Nature Microbiology has for the ...

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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 ...

Chocolate is one of the world’s most treasured foods, but behind its endearing taste lies a surprisingly complicated science. A new study from the University of Nottingham, published in Nature ...

Luisa Vicinanza-Bedi is an artisan chocolate maker in Nottingham and founder of Luisa's Vegan Chocolates. "I've always had a love for chocolate, but when I discovered all the tastes and nuances of ...

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, ...

San Diego-based Seminal Biosciences – one of a growing number of startups deploying precision fermentation to produce specialty fats – is aiming to get its first product, a cocoa butter alternative, ...

Vijay Jagassar describes the cocoa produced at his Trinidad estate as “dark, woody, [with a] very strong chocolate flavor and minor floral notes.” In 2021, this intricate combination propelled his ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The chocolate industry is having a meltdown. Cocoa prices have doubled since the start of the year, as crops in West Africa — ...