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 ...

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.