Chocolate products inconsistently use “cacao” versus “cocoa.” They can both be healthy … See more

Chocolate is made from cacao beans — or rather seeds — from the Theobroma cacao tree. This plant produces large, pod-like fruits, each containing 20–60 beans surrounde… See more

The raw beans contained within the sticky matrix of the cacao pod don’t taste much like chocolate. Therefore, even raw cacao products aren’t made with beans straight from the pod. … See more

When comparing nutrition labels of products made from cacao beans (whether raw or roasted), the biggest differences you’ll see are in the calorie, fat and sugar content.… See more

Cacao beans and the products derived from them are rich sources of beneficial plant compounds, particularly flavanols, which have antioxidant, heart-protective and anti-ca… See more

Your choice of cacao products will depend on your taste buds and how you’re using the products.
For example, unsweetened cacao nibs are healthier th… See more