Chocolate helps people and the planet

Scientists have created a new type of dark chocolate that is healthier and more sustainable than regular dark chocolate. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans, which come from cocoa pods. The rest of the pod, including the lining and most of the pulp, is usually thrown out. There has been a shortage of cocoa beans in recent months, which led researchers in Switzerland to try using other parts of the pod. The team created a sweet “cocoa jelly” from the lining and pulp, which they combined with beans. After some trial and error, they found that using about 20% cocoa jelly created a product that’s closest in flavor and texture to traditional dark chocolate. The cocoa jelly is very sweet, which means the final product needs less added sugar. It…

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