Experts share not only their top recommendations for cocoa powder brands, but also how best to use them to unlock their ...

There's chocolate, and then there's chocolate. Dark, pure, chocolate --with 60-70 percent cocoa -- is on the rapid rise for U.S. consumers in search of intense flavors. Chefs of all stripes seek out ...

Update, February 15, 2023: Since this article was published, Consumer Reports has tested dark chocolate bars for levels of lead and cadmium, including those below reviewed for taste. Of those, only ...

The Times Tasting Panel met recently to evaluate chocolate -- with the aim of finding chocolate bars that would be great both for baking and eating. We picked up everything we could get our hands on ...

If you close your eyes and imagine it, you can probably taste your favorite chocolate. Maybe it’s a bitter, chewy truffle with sea salt flakes on top, or a creamy, sweet bar that melts in your mouth ...

Ghirardelli has become synonymous with high-end, flavorful chocolate in the United States. Founded by an Italian immigrant who left Genoa for South America, became a chocolatier, and eventually moved ...

Dark chocolate isn’t just a treat — it’s an art form. The best bars balance richness, bitterness, and smoothness while highlighting the unique character of their cocoa beans. From small-batch artisans ...

Confection makers who want to develop products containing 100% chocolate and no sugar for health-conscious consumers can reduce bitterness and optimize flavor acceptance by roasting cocoa beans longer ...