top of page

Chef Ben tries the inside of a cocoa pod for the first time

The very beginning of where your chocolate comes from! Chef Ben tries the inside of a freshly cut cocoa pod for the first time while in West Africa with Project Hope and Fairness. What he is actually eating is the sweet pulp that surrounds the cocoa bean. It's a favorite snack among the African children. The bean itself will eventually become your chocolate!



Recent Posts

See All
Africa Bound!

Ben Taylor of Stafford’s Chocolates and Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolates is Africa bound! In a quest to learn as much as possible about...

 
 
 

610 Comments


Lopezjosephomtld
Lopezjosephomtld
3 hours ago

That sweet pulp sounds incredible—I had no idea the raw cocoa pod was so different from the finished bean. I've been using https://faceless-ai.net

Like

Riel Derrick
Riel Derrick
a day ago

That sweet pulp sounds incredible—I had no idea the fruit around the bean was the real treat for locals. I've been using https://banana-nano.co

Like

That sweet pulp sounds amazing—I had no idea the bean's coating was already edible. I've been using https://cowork-code.com

Like

Emile Broumley
Emile Broumley
3 days ago

That sweet pulp sounds incredible—I had no idea the inside of a cocoa pod was such a treat for the kids over there. Makes me want to learn more about the full journey from pod to bar, so I've been using https://stl-viewer.org

Like

John V. Brown
John V. Brown
4 days ago

That sounds like a fun experience! Trying the inside of a cocoa pod for the first time is a great reminder that discovering something new can be exciting. The same goes for fashion—if you're looking for a standout piece, the Rumi Yellow Jacket offers a bold character-inspired design that combines comfort, quality, and unique style for fans and everyday wear.

Like
bottom of page