Tag: Cocoa

Sweeter, Healthier Chocolate

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Researchers have found a natural way to make chocolate not only healthier, but tastier too. After analyzing the production process of chocolate bars, the researchers decided to make a few tweaks. By storing the cocoa pods for a few days after they were picked and by roasting them at lower temperatures for longer times, they were able to help retain more of the natural antioxidants …

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Peanut Cocoa Butter

A chunky, slightly sweet alternative to the conventional peanut spread

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From all-natural peanut butter cups to almond butter spreads, we’re always on the lookout for a tasty iteration on the classic American staple. Our most recent discovery is Peanut Cocoa butter from Big Spoon Roasters. Made in North Carolina from a short list of carefully selected ingredients—stone-milled dark chocolate (made from bean-to-bar cocoa) and fresh-roasted peanuts, wildflower, honey, sea salt and a dash of organic …