Episode 5: Chocolate wasn't meant to be sweet!

Today, we're exploring everything chocolate which wasn't something that ever started out with an intention to be used in sweet concoctions! In this episode: Where chocolate originated and what it looked like How chocolate made its way to Europe Cacao vs cocoa vs chocolate Where cacao grows, harvesting, and the supply chain situation How chocolate is made The different types of chocolate out there Why people crave chocolate Health benefits vs risks How to temper chocolate at home Connect with Noha Topic requests: [email protected] Follow the podcast on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow Noha on: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about working with Noha ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ References mentioned in the episode: History.com. History of Chocolate NOAA Climate.gov. Climate and Chocolate International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). Fine or Flavour Cocoa Encyclopaedia Britannica. How Is Chocolate Made? FDA. Standard of Identity for White Chocolate Barry Callebaut. Ruby chocolate launch/overview Hormes, J.M. (2017). Does culture create craving? Evidence from the case of menstrual chocolate craving. PLOS ONE. Arisi, T.O.P. et al. (2024). Effects of Cocoa Consumption on Cardiometabolic Risk Markers. Valrhona (L’École Valrhona). Tempering chocolate It’s Never Just Food is hosted by Noha Gerges and is operated by 17928238 Canada Inc. This podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute medical, nutritional or professional advice.