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British researchers say they have solved the global chocolate crisis with an ingenious replacement for cocoa butter
British researchers believe they have found a potential solution to the world's chocolate crisis by discovering wild mango butter could be used as an alternative.
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Huge cacao plantation in Peru illegally developed on forest-zoned land
A zoning evaluation released by the Peruvian government finds the land on which United Cacao’s plantation is sited could not have been legally developed for agriculture.
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Kinder chocolate bars found to contain dangerous levels of 'likely carcinogens'
A German food watchdog has called for Kinder chocolate bars, as well as other foods, to be recalled after tests found they contain dangerous levels of what have been described as "likely carcinogens". Foodwatch said that mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAHs), which are created when oil is refined, have been found in the products. The watchdog tested 20 different products and found three with what it said were “dangerous” levels of the oil byproduct.
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Hershey rejects $23 billion Mondelez takeover offer
Hershey Co (HSY.N) said on Thursday it had rejected a $23 billion takeover bid by Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ.O) that would seek to expand the latter's limited U.S. footprint and create the world's largest confectioner.
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Healthier chocolate, thanks to electric fields
Technique reduces fat content of chocolate while preserving taste
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As Americans eat less chocolate, Hershey’s begins pushing meat bars
American protein fiends who want a break from yogurt cups and Clif bars will soon have another option: meat bars. Starting this summer, Hershey’s will introduce a souped up version of jerky from its Krave Pure Foods division, which the company acquired last year. If the concept is a bit bizarre, so are the flavors: black cherry barbecue, basil citrus and pineapple orange. Meat snacks are a tiny category in the US, said Marcel Nahm, the vice president of US snacks for Hershey’s.
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The History of Chocolate as A Health Food
Chocolate is delicious: I’ll get no argument there. But though we all love the stuff, its reputation hasn’t always intersected with, “It’s good for you.” The changing trends of “chocolate as good for you” are an apt example of how often our perceptions of “healthy food” change.
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Secrets of the penny candy jar: From Tootsie Rolls to Necco wafers, the real story behind every nostalgic treat
Whether you loved Milk Duds, Pixy Stix, the Circus Peanut or the Charleston Chew, these histories are sweet
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Do You Know Where Chocolate Comes From?
Do you know where the chocolate you eat everyday comes from? Join Andy as he travels to Mexico and explores the entire process of making chocolate entirely from scratch. He personally attempts every step of the process, from picking the cacao pods to tempering his chocolate.
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Is there lead in your chocolate?
It's not something that will be listed among the ingredients, but chocolate contains some lead. Manufacturers say it's trace amounts, and it makes its way into chocolate as a naturally occurring element that is absorbed by the cacao plant. As You Sow, a California-based consumer advocacy group, believes that some chocolate has more lead than necessary. An updated survey released by the group this week found levels of lead in...
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Watchdog Group Alleges Dangerous Levels Of Lead, Cadmium In Popular Chocolate Brands
As parents get ready to fill their children’s Easter baskets, a Bay Area group is raising questions about the levels of dangerous heavy metals in some popular name brand chocolates. Oakland-based health watchdog group As You Sow released the list of chocolates that it says expose consumers to heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, sometimes triple the legal limit in California.
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Mississippi Mud Pie
Happy Pi(e) Day! Celebrate by making this toffee and almond Mississippi mud pie.
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Amazing St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Brownies With White Chocolate Ganache
Perfect to serve at a St. Patrick's Day party.
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Universal releases details on new 'Steampunk-era chocolate factory' coming to CityWalk
Universal Orlando released details on a 'Steampunk-era chocolate factory' coming to CityWalk. According to Universal, the Toothsome Chocolate Factory & Savory Feast Emporium will not...
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The World’s Best Chocolate Is From Tuscany
Amedei, six-time winner of the Academy of Chocolate's "Golden Bean" award, has achieved cultlike status among top chefs for its rich, creamy textures and full-bodied flavors.
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Why Dark Chocolate Melts in Your Mouth, Not in Your Hand
We all know what happens when a chocolate bar sits inside of a backpack on a really hot day: it melts, and even if it resolidifies, it will never quite look the same. But what if you could tailor your chocolate to have a higher melting point?
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The Way Forward for Hipster Food
It’s time for the Mast Brothers chocolate-makers—and the rest of the artisanal movement—to acknowledge the fakery inherent in their pre-industrial aesthetic. **in case of monthly article limit, open in incognito/private mode**
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Why Is Chocolate So Bad For Dogs?
It’s every dog owner's nightmare: entering the room to find a floor covered in candy wrappers and a overheated, panting dog with an explosive stomach. But, while it’s fairly common knowledge that dogs and chocolate don’t mix, you probably don’t know much about the reason behind it. The American Chemical Society’s YouTube channel Reactions has recently released a video all about the science of dogs and their biological discord with chocolate.
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Someone finally looked into the physics of chocolate fountains
The delicious dessert can also be a brilliant tool for learning about fluid mechanics.
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Everything You Need to Know About Japan's Infatuation With the Kit Kat
When it comes to luxury chocolate, a Kit Kat bar may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Although, in Japan, the American Halloween favorite is a delicacy with flavors ranging from Cherry Blossom to Brandy and Orange. What began as the perfect pairing with a cup of tea, Kit Kat has grown into a chocolate empire, revolutionizing the way the world sees the simple wafer-and-chocolate treat. From its humble beginnings to how it became a full-on specialty chocolate...
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