Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University researchers conducted a genomic analysis of fine aroma cocoa from northern ...

Trinitario emerged in the Caribbean in the 19th century, and is a hybrid of forastero and criollo, accounting for 10% of cocoa bean production. Just as wine depends on its 'terroir', the flavor of ...

Some prefer Forastero, which is a more plentiful ... Be sure to remove them from the oven before they burn. These cracked beans are the cacao nibs. They are a bit hard and slightly bitter but ...