Cacao bean

This accessory is big stuff: just evoking its name triggers endless sensations on our palate. Whether you prefer it fruity, bitter or even tangy, with aromas of nuts or spices, you’d be an exception if you don’t admit to relishing that rush of serotonin that’s released with each bite. No wonder the ancient Mexicans called it the food of the gods: simply imagine a chocolate-free world and you’ll already get a bit jittery. Let’s have an ounce, or better two, and sit back and unwind…