Cacao nibs are small pieces of crushed cacao beans — or cocoa beans — that have a bitter, chocolatey flavor. They’re produced from beans derived from the Theobroma cacao tree, also known as the cocoa ...

Cacao and cocoa, derived from the same bean, differ significantly in processing. Cacao, the raw form, retains higher ...

In a development that could help protect one of the world's most beloved agricultural commodities, a research team at Penn ...

Key Takeaways Cacao nibs are rich in polyphenols, which help protect the heart and lower blood glucose.  They may help increase "good" (HDL) cholesterol and lower blood pressure.Fermentation and ...

Discover the surprising journey to an heirloom cacao farm in the Philippines, home to one of only 19 officially recognized heirloom cacao sites in the world. This video highlights the historical ...

Cacao powder is similar to cocoa powder, but it's more nutritious overall. (Photo Credit: Moment/Getty Images) Cacao is the name of the small tree native to the Amazon basin that grows cacao, or cocoa ...

Chocolate products inconsistently use “cacao” versus “cocoa.” They can both be healthy in moderation and even offer antioxidant properties but can be high in calories. If you buy chocolate, you’ve ...

Ruben Peñonal, now 67, remembers planting in 2014 cacao underneath his over 2-hectare coconut field in Bacahan village here, ...