Proper nutrition is critical for optimal growth, cognitive development, general well being and academic performance of children. Access to good nutrition either at home or through the educational system can contribute to the elimination of…
Although cocoa butter (CB) is an ideal fat for the use in chocolate, limited supply, high demand and fluctuating prices lead the industry to look for alternatives. In the present study, physicochemical properties of commercially available cocoa…
A refining step is often crucial for the removal of undesired components in fats and oils. More flexible refining technologies are required due to a global decline in cocoa butter quality and to meet industry’s demand for cocoa butters with improved…
