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From a bitter drink to a Valentine's Day staple: The history of cacao and chocolate spans millennia and continents

Chocolate is usually the go-to present for Valentine’s Day. The sweet and smooth treat is ubiquitous with decadence and ...

Chocolate shaped the US in unlikely ways. Here's the sweet history.

Chocolate has played a pivotal role in American milestones, from the Revolutionary War to the Apollo missions.

What Makes the Best Hot Chocolate—Cocoa Powder or Drinking Chocolate?

Flavor and texture: “Hot chocolate made with cocoa powder is a rougher, more acidic experience,” says chef and chocolatier Jacques Torres, founder of Jacques Torres Chocolate. It tends to be lighter ...
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chocolate and Valentine's Day — A match made in heaven?

Lizzy Davis, Ph.D., an assistant professor with UAB’s Department of Nutrition Sciences, says chocolate can be synonymous with Valentine’s Day because cocoa beans contain tryptophan and ...