Do You Know Where Your Chocolate Comes From?

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Have you ever wondered where chocolate comes from? The video above shows just how many steps go into making a chocolate bar, at least in this particular region in Mexico — from harvesting the cacao pods to tempering the chocolate and molding the final product.

The cacao beans have a fruity taste, according to the video, which is likely due to the cacao pulp (the cacao pod is a fruit and, like most fruits, the pulp is what’s sweet, not the seeds). The beans must be fermented for up to a week before they take on the …read more

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