Theobroma cacao, better known as the source of our beloved chocolate, is more than just a delicious treat. This ancient plant holds a treasure trove of health benefits waiting to be explored. This ...

The possibilities for in vitro regeneration of cocoa plants have been limited. Somatic embryos can differentiate from cotyledonary cells, but their conversion into plants has remained largely unsolved ...

Over the past few years, chocolate fans may have noticed a concerning change in the taste and texture of their favorite ...

Funding: This study was supported by the Programa Nacional de Investigación Científica y Estudios Avanzados (PROCIENCIA) funded by the Project through the Contract N° 026-2016-FONDECYT “Círculo de ...

A quantitative study is made of the changes in the soluble sugar content of developing cocoa leaves. Fructose, glucose, inositol and sucrose were the major sugars present. The possibility that ...

Why Drink Hot Cocoa? The main ingredient of chocolate, i.e cocoa, is known for its potential health benefits. Researchers ...

Archaeologists have shed light on the origins of chocolate by tracing the spread of the cacao tree. A new study published in Scientific Reports found that the cacao tree, which grows cocoa beans, ...

Many chocolate lovers already know that cacao is the heart of every chocolate treat. But cacao is more than just flavor. It also contains compounds linked to mood, circulation and sexual health. From ...

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