Articles, tagged with "cacao tree", page 2
27th July 2009
How It All Began
It all started with Leopold II of Belgium in the year 1885 when he colonized Congo. It was a territory eighty-six times bigger than his country. Leopold II was the very first one to commit genocide during the 20th Century.
The choco...
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Author:
Maryleena
20th July 2009
Cocoa beans provide an amazing number of important nutrients, which can help improve general health. However, cocoa beans do have to go through an extensive harvesting process.
Cocoa beans are derived from the Cacao tree, which is also called "Theobrom...
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Author:
AnneMing
20th July 2009
Though many people are becoming familiar with the numerous health benefits included in cocoa beans, it's also important to realize the history of this important "superfood". Since cocoa beans have now been classified as a "superfood", they have become inc...
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Author:
AnneMing
12th June 2009
The history of chocolate is one that goes back centuries through many cultures. Chocolate is known for its cultivation, processing, taste, presentation and psychology. The history of chocolate is in many ways the history of the Americas, from the ancient...
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Author:
James Murray
12th June 2009
The history of chocolate or the tales of the Arabian nights, which is more intriguing, Chocolate!
Chocolate comes from cocoa beans and are grown on cacao trees. The cacao tree's scientific name is theobroma cacao meaning "fruit of the gods," and just a...
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Author:
James Murray
12th March 2009
Chocolate has been around for many years. This was first used by the Native American civilizations as a refreshment but soon, this was developed into chocolate bars which we all eat today. But what does it take to make chocolate? Here are few things to gi...
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Author:
Julie Spear
05th March 2009
How do large companies make chocolate? For one, they need capital to be able to buy the equipment they need and also the ingredients.
Given that there are not that many places in the US to harvest cocoa beans, these companies go to South America, the ...
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Author:
Julie Spear
05th March 2009
Everything has its origin. Did you know that even the process of making chocolate has a history? This may be your favorite thing to do now on your pastime. Or you may be even addicted to the taste of such treat. But this piece will not add up to that crav...
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Author:
Julie Spear
08th January 2009
Chocolate begins with a bean ... a cacao bean. It has been mashed and eaten for
centuries. The history of chocolate spans from 200 B.C. to the present, encompassing
many nations and peoples of our world.
The scientific name of the cacao tree's frui...
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Author:
meenu
19th December 2008
Chocolate is undoubtedly the most celebrated confectionary in the universe. We love and enjoy it in its many variations, But just how much do we know about our favorite indulgence.
Whilst its fare to say, you don't need to be the worlds foremost expert ...
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Author:
Lloyd Gordon
04th November 2008
The goodness of chocolate has captivated humanity in a taste of extreme indulgence. Learn a bit about the origins of chocolate, why its acceptance is just too popular, and the numerous amounts of varieties kept way in a book for those who are bold enough ...
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Author:
MacBeth DeyPowers
04th November 2008
The goodness of chocolate has captivated humanity in a taste of extreme indulgence. Learn a bit about the origins of chocolate, why its acceptance is just too popular, and the numerous amounts of varieties kept way in a book for those who are bold enough ...
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Author:
MacBeth DeyPowers
18th July 2008
At first glance, using the terms "Healthy" and "Chocolate" in the same sentence makes about as much sense as combining "Good" and "Outlaw"... there appears to be NO possible connection.
Chocolate is a treat, a candy, an indulgence that for centuries ha...
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Author:
Timothy Prahl
11th February 2008
Who knew science could taste so good! Without science the candy bar as you know it would not exist, and that would not be fun at all. The cacao tree was first discovered over 2,000 years ago in the tropical rain forest of South America. The ancient Aztec ...
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Author:
Tracy Pridemore
20th January 2008
There are PLENTY of stories in the media about how certain kinds of chocolate can produce desireable health-benefits for those who eat it. However, it's not your average "grocery store" chocolates that these reports are speaking about!
Dr. Keith Scott...
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Ravok Corp