What is it about chocolate that soothes the soul and delights the senses? Two words: cacao powder! It’s no mystery that this ancient superfood is what gives chocolate its flavor — and what gives ...

Whether you’re shopping for hot chocolate mixes or browsing the candy aisle for a sweet treat, you’re almost guaranteed to see "cocoa" or "cacao" on a few product labels. Perhaps curiosity got the ...

When made with real cocoa, hot chocolate may come with multiple health benefits. Here's what to know—and what ingredients to avoid—when drinking hot chocolate.

You may think you know all there is about chocolate, but cacao beans are only part of the story. With a rich history, cacao ...

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No one would blame you for thinking cocoa and cacao are the same food with different spellings. Both smell and taste unmistakably like dark chocolate. But they’re actually quite different products, ...