FROM BEANS TO TREATS.

Authors: HOFMANN, KATE (AUTHOR)

Source: Ranger Rick. Feb2025, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p24-29. 6p. 6 Color Photographs.

Subjects: MAYAS, AGRICULTURE, HOT chocolate, CACAO growing, DRIED milk, CACAO beans

SMALL-SCALE FARMERS AS EXPERTS: MITIGATING SECONDARY INJUSTICES BY CO-DESIGNING TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING THROUGH CRITICAL DIGITAL PEDAGOGY.

Authors: Almanzar, Arlette Roman, Ruehle, Rebecca C., McDonald-Bärtl, Alyssa-Jade, Martin, Carla D., Edinger-Schons, Laura Marie, Agarwal4, Aniruddh

Source: MIS Quarterly. Dec2024, Vol. 48 Issue 4, p1842-1847. 6p. 2 Color Photographs.

Subject Terms: Cacao growers, Farmers, Critical pedagogy, Social injustice, Teaching methods

Geographic Terms: Nicaragua

Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Dark Chocolate Formulations Using Trinidad Cocoa Beans (Theobroma cacao Linnaeus) and Jaggery.

Authors: Sukha, Clyde¹ gm.sur@caribchem.com, Maharaj, Rohanie¹ rohanie.maharaj@sta.uwi.edu, Dookeran, Mark² mark.dookeran@health.gov.tt

Source: West Indian Journal of Engineering. Jan2025, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p45-54. 10p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *BROWN sugar, *CHOCOLATE, *CHOCOLATE candy, *SENSORY evaluation, *CACAO beans

AN ANALYSIS OF MARKET DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGY AND COMMERCIAL COMPETITIVENESS IN THE COCOA BEAN EXPORTING COMPANIES.

Authors: Ninaquispe, Jose Carlos Montes¹, Jugo, Diego Alejandro Ludeña¹, Sanchez, Julio Ernesto Blas², Salinas, Luis Edgardo Cruz², Lezama, Marilú Trinidad Flores², Acosta, Rafael Martel², Gonzales, Ida Blanca Pacheco², de los Ángeles Guzmán Valle, María²

Source: Corporate & Business Strategy Review. 2025, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p178-186. 9p.

Subject Terms: *Sustainable development, *Industrial concentration, *Marketing strategy, *Herfindahl-Hirschman index, *Market volatility, Cacao beans

From chocolate to palm oil: The future of Indonesia's cocoa plantations.

Authors: Dröge, Saskia^1,2, Saskia.droege@kuleuven.be, Bemelmans, Janne², Depoorter, Charline^2,3, Jusrin, Muhammad Justi Makmun⁴, Marx, Axel³, Verbist, Bruno¹, Prasetyo, Lilik Budi⁴, Maertens, Miet², Muys, Bart¹

Source: AMBIO - A Journal of the Human Environment; Jan2025, Vol. 54 Issue 1, p151-161, 11p

Comparative analyses of chloroplast genomes of Theobroma cacao from northern Peru.

Authors: Tineo, Daniel¹ (AUTHOR) dt.infolab@gmail.com, Bustamante, Danilo E.^1,2 (AUTHOR), Calderon, Martha S.^1,2 (AUTHOR), Oliva, Manuel¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS ONE. 3/5/2025, Vol. 20 Issue 3, p1-23. 23p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *GENETIC barcoding, *GENETIC markers, *PLIOCENE Epoch, *GENOTYPES

COZY CHOCO-LOVE!

Authors: JUNG, ALYSSA (AUTHOR), JOY CHO (AUTHOR)

Source: Prevention. Feb2025, Vol. 77 Issue 2, p78-81. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.

Subjects: CACAO beans, TAHINI, LACTOSE, BLOOD sugar, ALMOND milk

A Butterfly Banquet in the Tropics.

Authors: ROSS, GARY NOEL (AUTHOR)

Source: Natural History. Feb2025, Vol. 133 Issue 2, p16-21. 6p. 8 Color Photographs.

Subjects: DRYING agents, DEPTH of field, CAMERA shutters, FIG, RAIN forests, CACAO beans, RANCHING

Reducing Cadmium in Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Cultivars: Analysis of Advantages and Limitations of Different Strategies and Their Potential Application in Colombia.

Authors: Villegas, Claudia Lucumí¹ (AUTHOR) claudia.lucumi@u.icesi.edu.co, Quiroga, Nathali Jiménez² (AUTHOR), Dávalos, Andrés¹ (AUTHOR), Pizano, Camila^1,3 (AUTHOR), Serrano, Maria (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Agronomy. 12/31/2024, Vol. 2024, p1-14. 14p.

Subject Terms: *SOIL amendments, *CACAO, *FOOD safety, *NATIONAL territory, *VALUE (Economics), *CACAO beans

Geographic Terms: COLOMBIA

Understanding the cocoa genetic resources in the Pacific to assist producers to supply the growing craft market.

Authors: Dillon, Natalie L.¹ (AUTHOR) natalie.dillon@daf.qld.gov.au, Zhang, Dapeng² (AUTHOR), Nauheimer, Lars³ (AUTHOR), Toramo, Elison⁴ (AUTHOR), Nagalevu, Paitia⁵ (AUTHOR), Melteras, Marie-Vianney⁶ (AUTHOR), Wallez, Sandrine⁷ (AUTHOR), Finau, Kuinimeri⁸ (AUTHOR), Nakidakida, Sefanaia⁹ (AUTHOR), Lepou, Petelo⁸ (AUTHOR), Diczbalis, Yan¹⁰ (AUTHOR)

Source: New Zealand Journal of Crop & Horticultural Science. Dec2024, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p306-320. 15p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *COCOA industry, *RURAL population, *GERMPLASM, *FARMERS, *CACAO beans

Exploring the Diversity and Ancestry of Fine-Aroma Cacao from Tumaco, Colombia.

Authors: Delgadillo-Duran, Paola¹ (AUTHOR) ldelgadillo@agrosavia.co, Berdugo-Cely, Jhon A.¹ (AUTHOR) jberdugo@agrosavia.co, Mejía-Salazar, Julián² (AUTHOR) julianmejia58@gmail.com, Pérez-Zúñiga, José Ives³ (AUTHOR) jiperez@agrosavia.co, Yockteng, Roxana^1,4 (AUTHOR) ryockteng@agrosavia.co

Source: Diversity (14242818). Dec2024, Vol. 16 Issue 12, p754. 17p.

Subject Terms: *SINGLE nucleotide polymorphisms, *CACAO, *GENETIC variation, *CACAO beans, *LOCAL knowledge, *GENOTYPES

Model for Managing Economic Sustainability in Small-Scale Cacao Producers.

Authors: Ducuara Manrique, Alberto¹ alduma@usco.edu.co, Nuñez Gomez, Nicolás Arturo¹, Manrique Medina, Alfonso¹

Source: TEM Journal. Nov2024, Vol. 13 Issue 4, p2988-2996. 9p.

Subject Terms: *SUSTAINABLE development, *CACAO, *ECONOMIC indicators, *ECONOMIC globalization, *FREE enterprise, *CACAO beans, *AGROFORESTRY

Fermentation and its effect on the physicochemical and sensory attributes of cocoa beans in the Colombian Amazon.

Authors: González, Andrés Felipe Ramírez¹ (AUTHOR), García, Gustavo Adolfo Gutiérrez^1,2 (AUTHOR), Polanía-Hincapié, Paola Andrea^1,3 (AUTHOR), López, Luis Javier⁴ (AUTHOR), Suárez, Juan Carlos^1,2 (AUTHOR) ju.suarez@udla.edu.co

Source: PLoS ONE. 10/3/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 10, p1-20. 20p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *COCOA butter, *GALLIC acid, *CACAO beans, *VITAMIN C, *TIME management

Characterization of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) Wood Branches as a Potential Resource for Paper Production.

Authors: Andze, Laura¹ laura.andze@kki.lv, Bikovens, Oskars², Skute, Marite¹, Puke, Maris³, Filipova, Inese^1,4, Milbreta, Ulla^1,5, Colmenares-Quintero, Ramon Fernando⁶

Source: BioResources. 2024, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p9660-9672. 13p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *SULFATE pulping process, *WOOD-pulp, *TREE crops, *TROPICAL crops, *CACAO beans

Topical Antioxidant Cocoa Polyphenol Skin Penetration.

Authors: Draelos, Zoe Diana¹ (AUTHOR) zdraelos@northstate.net, Draelos, Matthew M.¹ (AUTHOR), Feng, Sue² (AUTHOR), Madera, Zydnia² (AUTHOR), Chen, Mia² (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. Dec2024, Vol. 23 Issue 12, p4072-4076. 5p.

Subject Terms: *TOPICAL drug administration, *CACAO, *EPICATECHIN, *CATECHIN, *POLYPHENOLS

Short-Term Cocoa Supplementation Influences Microbiota Composition and Serum Markers of Lipid Metabolism in Elite Male Soccer Players.

Authors: Mancin, Laura^1,2, laura.mancin@phd.unipd.it, Rollo, Ian^3,4, Golzato, Davide⁵, Segata, Nicola⁵, Petri, Cristian^6,7, Pengue, Luca⁷, Vergani, Luca⁸, Cassone, Nicolò⁸, Corsini, Alessandro⁸, Mota, Joao Felipe⁹, Sut, Stefania¹⁰, Dall'Acqua, Stefano¹⁰, Paoli, Antonio^1,2

Source: International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism; Nov2024, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p349-361, 13p

Assessment of pesticide exposure risks among cocoa farmers in Western region of Ghana.

Authors: Miyittah, Michael K.¹ (AUTHOR) m-miyittah@ucc.edu.gh, Ansah, Boatemaa¹ (AUTHOR), Kwadzo, Moses² (AUTHOR), Seidu-Larry, Salifu³ (AUTHOR), Kosivi, Richard K.¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: International Journal of Pest Management. Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p1067-1085. 19p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO growers, *PERSONAL protective equipment, *AGRICULTURAL extension work, *LIVING rooms, *ANIMAL housing, *COCOA, *PESTICIDES

Chocolate’s dark heart.

Authors: Murugesu, Jason Arunn (AUTHOR)

Source: New Scientist. 1/11/2025, Vol. 265 Issue 3525, p29-29. 3/4p. 1 Color Photograph.

Subjects: CHOCOLATE industry, CHILD labor, SMALL farms, CHOCOLATE, CACAO, CACAO beans

Transformation of Organic Cacao (Theobroma cacao) Husk into Commercial.

Alternate Title: Transformación de cáscara de Cacao Orgánico (Theobroma cacao) en productos comerciales.

Authors: Fernando Valencia, Luis¹, Tovar, Ana María¹, Luz Villa, Aída¹ aida.villa@udea.edu.co

Source: Ingeniería y Competitividad. Sep-Dec2024, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p1-15. 15p.

Subject Terms: *ACTIVATED carbon, *CACAO, *POTASSIUM hydroxide, *ORGANIC farming, *POTASSIUM carbonate, *CACAO beans

Curcumin-loaded PEG-coated Magnetite Nanoparticles Synthesized from Theobroma cocoa: Neuronal Biocompatibility and Anti-inflammatory Properties in SH-SY5Y and RAW 264.7 Cells.

Authors: Abdelmonem, Mohamed^1,2, Saad, Norazalina³, Huey Fang Teh⁴, Mohd Jaaffar, Ahmad Kamil^5,6, Ibrahim, Mohamed Ahmed^2,7, Alhadad, Maha A.⁸, Che Abdullah, Che Azurahanim^1,3,9 azurahanim@upm.edu.my

Source: Nano Biomedicine & Engineering. Sep2024, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p386-401. 16p.

Subject Terms: *CACAO, *PLANT polyphenols, *NANOPARTICLE synthesis, *TRANSMISSION electron microscopy, *NEUROPROTECTIVE agents, *CACAO beans