New research finds that cacao trees evolved over 7.5 million years ago. DNA studies may help improve future chocolate crops.

What is cacao and where does it come from? The ingredient we call cacao comes from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree, native to tropical regions of Central and South America. The cacao tree ...

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Cacao fruit might be the source of cocoa beans but it can be used for more than dessert-y type foods. From pasta infusions to dying shoes, here's the score.

Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) is a vital cash-crop for four to six million small-holder farmers across the tropics, and supports a global chocolate industry valued at over USD 100 billion annually.

But is dark chocolate really healthier? Let's find out here. The bitter-sweet chocolate (as it's often called) is made from the seeds of the cacao tree, also called 'Theobroma cacao'. The cacao seeds ...

We all know that nothing brings more comfort than the rich taste of your favourite chocolate guilty pleasure to brighten your ...