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 ...

HAMBURG, Germany — Among those who use fine writing instruments there is nothing more personal than the nib. Collectors, writing enthusiasts and artists constantly debate which nibs are best. It’s a ...

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 ...

Last week, we reviewed the process of making chocolate from pods to nibs. Today, we will describe the steps involved in refining nibs into chocolate candy. Last week, we reviewed the process of making ...

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 ...

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 ...