Besides munching on this soft and fibrous fruit straight from the pod, the fruit surrounding the popular cacao seed can also ...

Cholesterol and brain function: Pure cocoa may lower LDL cholesterol and improve cognitive function by increasing blood flow to the brain. Mood and mental health: Compounds like phenylethylamine and ...

As Coco Gauff took control of her U.S. Open championship match in late 2023, she impressed her health-loving fans by sampling her own fruit medley creation during changeovers. She’s parlayed ...

That's what chocolate producers have traditionally done with the cocoa fruit - used the beans and disposed of the rest. But now food scientists in Switzerland have come up with a way to make ...

Cakes and cookies: "Toasted cacao nibs add a lovely crunch and deep flavor to cookies, brownies, and cakes," Mehta says.