CAFFEINE in the cacao fruit is found mainly in the shell or membrane which encloses the cacao beans.
Most suppliers of cheaper cocoa powder grind up this outer membrane along with the beans, which helps to increase the yield and lower their cost of producing cocoa mass. When the membrane is removed before shipping the raw cacao beans or grinding them... Read More
Over the centuries, chocolate has come full circle. Most of the modern world currently views chocolate as a tasty but quite unhealthy indulgence meant for only occasional consumption. But health-conscious consumers are now learning that dark chocolate, devoid of some of the unhealthful ingredients usually paired with it in confectionary products,... 
