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11/28/2024
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By HRS Editors
Enjoy a delicious cup of HOT COCOA, an energizing superfood bursting with antioxidants
Hot cocoa is a delicious, indulgent treat, but if you make it with the right ingredients, it can give you an energy boost when you’re dealing with an emergency. (h/t to Healthline.com) Where does cocoa come from? Cocoa powder is made by crushing cocoa beans and removing cocoa butter or its fat content. Experts believe that the […]
06/10/2024
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By Laura Harris
Global cocoa shortage expected to be MUCH WORSE than previously forecast due to increasing demand
The International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) has announced that the global cocoa shortage for this season will be larger than initially expected as consumption increases despite higher prices. In February, the ICCO projected a deficit of 374,000 tons. However, the latest estimate of the ICCO for the October to September fiscal year reveals that demand will exceed production by 439,000 tons […]
04/17/2024
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By HRS Editors
DARK SECRETS: Your dark chocolate may contain lead and cadmium
For people with a sweet tooth who are worried about their sugar intake, dark chocolate may seem like a healthier alternative to other sugary treats like cookies or milk chocolate. After all, many studies have suggested that dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants that can help boost overall well-being. Additionally, dark chocolate contains relatively low […]
11/14/2023
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By Arsenio Toledo
Cocoa prices rise to highest level in 45 years as poor weather diminishes outlook for harvests
Cocoa prices in New York rose to more than $4,000 per ton on Friday, Nov. 10, the highest level since 1978, as the outlook of poor crop harvests in the world’s cocoa capital of West Africa caused prices to skyrocket. Global cocoa supplies are tightening amid concerns that current cocoa production levels might not be enough […]
12/31/2022
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By JD Heyes
Hershey’s company being sued over heavy metal content in dark chocolate bars – but Consumer Reports may be misleading consumers about the actual risk
Hershey Co. is facing a major lawsuit from a consumer who claims that the dark chocolate the company is selling is replete with harmful potentially levels of heavy metals cadmium and lead. According to Reuters, Christopher Lazazzaro said in a proposed class action lawsuit that was filed this week he would never have purchased our would have […]
02/15/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Leftovers from chocolate manufacturing can help manage obesity and lipid disorders: Study
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) is the main ingredient of chocolate, one of the most popular foods on the planet. The seeds of cocoa, also known as cocoa beans, are the only parts used for the production of chocolate. It is estimated that about nine tons of fresh byproducts — which end up as waste — are generated for each ton of […]
12/22/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers find that cocoa flavonoids can help improve mobility and quality of life for the elderly
In case you need another reason to love chocolate: Flavonoid-rich cocoa supplements may be linked to improvements in heart health, mobility and overall quality of life for people over the age of 55, according to a new study published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A. In the study, researchers from Mexico and the USA […]
11/22/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Sweet hope for people with multiple sclerosis: Chemicals in chocolate shown to reduce fatigue
Good news for chocolate lovers who are also suffering from multiple sclerosis: Researchers from Oxford Brookes University in the U.K. confirmed that flavonoids in cocoa help fight fatigue. These chemicals possess anti-inflammatory properties that may be especially beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that affects nearly one million […]
10/27/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The science of smell: German researchers successfully recreate the enticing aroma of chocolate bars
Chocolate is a popular food ingredient, snack, guilty pleasure, flavor, drink, and superfood. It is loved by many not only for its mood-lifting properties, but also for its rich, widely varying taste and pleasant aroma. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported some interesting findings about this beloved food product. […]
10/20/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Dark chocolate can help improve bone growth in teens, says study
Interest in dark chocolate as a health food has grown in recent years. Studies have emerged confirming the positive effects of eating dark chocolate on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, brain function, and other areas. Due to its rise in popularity, researchers from Canada and the U.S. investigated the effects of dark chocolate consumption on bone health, particularly […]
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