Cocoa

Cacao - Starting From Chocolate and Going Back to Cocoa Bean
Chocolate is pretty much commonplace in today’s society and can be purchased in a variety of ways from boxed chocolates to candy bars.

Cacao the Healthy Bean with a Long History
The cacao bean has a much longer history than most people even realize, it can be traced back to ancient texts where it was used in ceremonies, for medicinal uses and in cooking.

Harvesting of Cocoa Beans
Cocoa beans provide an amazing number of important nutrients, which can help improve general health. However, cocoa beans do have to go through an extensive harvesting process.

History of Cocoa Beans
Though many people are becoming familiar with the numerous health benefits included in cocoa beans, it's also important to realize the history of this important "superfood". Since cocoa beans have now been classified as a "superfood", they have become increasingly important in many areas of nutritional health.

Production and Manufacturing of Cocoa Beans
Every year, over three million tons of cocoa beans are produced all over the world. The most popular type of cocoa is the Forastero variety, which makes up 95% of the world’s population.

Adding Cocoa Beans to Your Daily Diet
Commonly referred to as a "Super Food", Cocoa beans contain a large amount of healthy nutrients your body needs. Cocoa beans are seeds from a cocoa tree, and they are the primary ingredient in chocolate. Including Cocoa beans in your daily diet is an easy way to give your body a healthy boost.

Dominican Republic - The Home of the Best Cocoa Beans in the World
One of the best cocoa producers is Dominican Republic because cocoa farmers there really know how to cultivate and nourish cacao trees.

Cacao Beans - This Summer's New Hit
The Cacao bean originates from the Theobroma Cacao Tree and is extremely healthy, even in raw form.

A Short History of Cocoa
Cocoa was a well-established crop and article of commerce in the early 16th century in Central America. These cocoa beans had not been actually grown by the Aztec peoples but by Mayas who gave them as tribute to Montezuma.

Hot Cocoa for Treating High Blood Pressure - A New Home Remedy to Lower Hypertension
Americans have discovered that the daily intake of hot cocoa will decrease the risks of elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular failure. The thought was actually borrowed from the citizens of Central America, specifically the Kuna Indians living on the Coastal Islands of Panama.

Cocoa Tea - When a Tea Is Not a Tea
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Co-op Chooses Fairtrade Cocoa for All Its Chocolate
The Co-op is to make all its own brand chocolate bars from Fairtrade cocoa in an effort to give west African producers a stable income and bring fair trade into the mainstream.