Once an elixir of the regal and wealthy, modern day foodies and health buffs are discovering the benefits of cacao and cocoa powder. Cacao has been used for wellness, culinary and ceremonial purposes ...

Cacao powder is similar to cocoa powder, but it's more nutritious overall. (Photo Credit: Moment/Getty Images) Cacao is the name of the small tree native to the Amazon basin that grows cacao, or cocoa ...

This will be your New Year's fad. We've all heard of cocoa powder, but have you ever heard of cacao powder? While it almost looks like I wrote the same words there, I promise I didn't. Cacao powder is ...

Cocoa was first cultivated in ancient South America. During the Age of Exploration, the Spanish Conquistadors introduced it to Europe. In the 1850s, steam-powered machines allowed for the mass ...

Cacao and cocoa, derived from the same bean, differ significantly in processing. Cacao, the raw form, retains higher ...

Odds are you have some cocoa powder in your pantry right now for homemade brownies, really good hot chocolate, and extra rich frostings. The unsweetened powder is made by extracting cocoa butter from ...

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