Commercialization has not dealt kindly with the Mayan Food of the Gods. Modern chocolate products are filled with sugar and calories, contributing to the obesity epidemic in the West. And the cocoa ...

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 ...

In a university lab in Brazil, a pot of honey and a pile of discarded cocoa shells have become the starting point for a new kind of chocolate experience. Instead of being burned or thrown away, those ...

Climate change is affecting our food, and our food is affecting the climate. NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. MUNICH — A few years ago, food ...

Is there anything better than sipping on a hot chocolate on a cold, wintry day? The beverage not only warms you up, but it gives your taste buds a delicious treat and brings a smile to your face. That ...