Chocolate School
Chocolate and Brain Function
Chocolate—especially dark chocolate rich in cocoa solids—contains bioactive compounds that may enhance cognitive performance. The most notable of these are flavanols, theobromine, and caffeine, which work synergistically to improve brain...
Chocolate and Brain Function
Chocolate—especially dark chocolate rich in cocoa solids—contains bioactive compounds that may enhance cognitive performance. The most notable of these are flavanols, theobromine, and caffeine, which work synergistically to improve brain...
Chocolate and Mood
Chocolate has long been associated with emotional comfort, but scientific research supports the idea that certain compounds in chocolate can positively influence mood. These include phenylethylamine (PEA), theobromine, anandamide, flavanols,...
Chocolate and Mood
Chocolate has long been associated with emotional comfort, but scientific research supports the idea that certain compounds in chocolate can positively influence mood. These include phenylethylamine (PEA), theobromine, anandamide, flavanols,...
Chocolate and Antioxidants
Antioxidants are natural compounds that help neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and diseases. Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate and raw cacao, is rich in...
Chocolate and Antioxidants
Antioxidants are natural compounds that help neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to aging and diseases. Chocolate, particularly dark chocolate and raw cacao, is rich in...
Cacao vs. Cocoa
Though often used interchangeably, cacao and cocoa refer to different stages in the chocolate-making process.Cacao typically describes the raw, unprocessed or minimally processed beans and products derived from them—such as...
Cacao vs. Cocoa
Though often used interchangeably, cacao and cocoa refer to different stages in the chocolate-making process.Cacao typically describes the raw, unprocessed or minimally processed beans and products derived from them—such as...
Raw Chocolate
Raw chocolate is made from unroasted or minimally processed cocoa beans, often fermented and dried at low temperatures to preserve naturally occurring nutrients. Unlike traditional chocolate, which is roasted and...
Raw Chocolate
Raw chocolate is made from unroasted or minimally processed cocoa beans, often fermented and dried at low temperatures to preserve naturally occurring nutrients. Unlike traditional chocolate, which is roasted and...
What is Chocolate Bloom?
Chocolate bloom is a whitish coating or discoloration that appears on the surface of chocolate. It doesn’t make the chocolate unsafe to eat, but it can affect texture, appearance, and...
What is Chocolate Bloom?
Chocolate bloom is a whitish coating or discoloration that appears on the surface of chocolate. It doesn’t make the chocolate unsafe to eat, but it can affect texture, appearance, and...