Theobroma cacao
The tree, Theobroma cacao, provides the source material for what eventually becomes chocolate. Pods containing seeds (commonly referred to as cocoa beans) grow off View Entry
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Traceability
Traceability is the physical map of the trading process from grower to chocolate maker. When this map is complete and honest, it can empower and View Entry
Transparency
Whereas traceability is the map of cocoa’s physical journey from farmer to end product, transparency is the willingness to share the map, which shows the View Entry
Truffle
A confection traditionally made with chocolate ganache, rolled into spherical or ball shape by hand. After the ganache is hardened, it is dipped in View Entry