The cacao trees mature at five years and begin to flower on the trunk. The flowers are pollinated by midges, a small fly.

Vegan bacon, frequently called facon, can be made at home pretty easily. Just grab the right spices, maybe some liquid smoke, ...

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But despite its name and origins, dried fruit often finds itself at the center of debate: Is it good for you? Or is it a sugar and calorie bomb? Here’s what you need to know about dried fruit, ...

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Monk fruit is a small gourd many people use as a low calorie sweetener. Stevia is a plant leaf extract that people use in the same way. Both monk fruit and stevia may be safe sweeteners for people ...