The chocolate making process begins with careful preparation of cacao before it develops into the familiar finished treat. A ...

Cocoa pods are comprised of cocoa beans, pods, endocarp and pulp. Credit: Cristina Aldehuela / Getty. Working alongside chocolatiers in the food industry, researchers at ETH Zurich say they have ...

A homemade chocolate attempt does not go entirely as planned, revealing some of the challenges involved in working with cocoa ...