While there are many issues in the cacao industry which we could, and likely will, address in this blog, one that rarely comes up in chocolate discussions are the issues of farm and forest management. I'd like to offer a few assorted bits of related info. Perhaps they will have you think of this crop in a way that might change your perspective on cacao.
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While cacao has been used as a food product by Mezoamerican peoples for over 3000 years, the "chocolate bar" has only been around since the 1850's. Before that chocolate was enjoyed primarily as a beverage. There are over 80 different varieties of cacao trees used for making chocolate. Like apples, or wine grapes they all have their own unique flavour profile and some are far superior to others.
Just how geekish are we feeling? Grab your favourite chocolate bar and read on here...