Agroforestry
Collective term for land-use systems and technologies where woody perennials and/or animals co-occur in an intentional spatial and temporal arrangement.
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Alkalization
Adding a higher pH buffer to cocoa powder to give particles better suspension properties and reduce bitterness.
Source: Industrial Chocolate Manufacture and Use (2009)
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Alternative Livelihood
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Alternative Milk/Mylk
Plant-based products sourced from nuts, seeds, rice, oats, or legumes and marketed and sold as alternatives to milk derived from mammals.
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Amelonado
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Antioxidant
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Artisan
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Award
A form of recognition given for the achievement of displaying certain desirable qualities.
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B Corp
B corps are for-profit corporations that have received certification from B Lab, a nonprofit organization that certifies businesses that meet specific social, environmental, and governance View Entry
Big Chocolate
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