"This research signals a shift from spontaneous, uncontrolled fermentations to a standardized, science-driven process. Just as starter cultures revolutionized beer and cheese production, cocoa ...

Chocolate is unquestionably one of the world’s most beloved sweet treats. In fact, it may well take the number one spot - it certainly does with this writer. It’s a favourite in drinks, snacks, cakes, ...

Chocolate is one of the world’s most treasured foods, but behind its endearing taste lies a surprisingly complicated science. A new study from the University of Nottingham, published in Nature ...