Cocoa trees grow within 20 degrees of the equator. There are two types of cocoa: forastero and criollo. Forastero is used for bulk cocoa and milk chocolate. Criollo beans produce the finest and most ...

Cacao nibs, also known as cocoa nibs, are crumbled bits of dried cacao beans, which grow on the cacao tree. Cacao nib producers dry and crack the beans into small pieces. Cacao nibs are part of the ...

While scrolling through Instagram one day, I received a targeted ad for a tropical fruit box. I'd recently been seeing TikToks of various influencers trying different tropical fruits, and I'd been a ...

Properties: They’re pieces of crushed cacao beans that can be purchased roasted, unroasted, sweetened or unsweetened. They’re high in antioxidants, fiber and protein. Flavor: Deep, bitter and ...

Although you need to follow a few tips for making a perfect smoothie, you can let your imagination run free with the combination of fruits and veggies. But sometimes a smoothie is just, well, a little ...