Short Wave

Inside the lab taste-testing the world's chocolate

June 15, 2026·10 min·3-min readnarrativescience
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A new standardized method for evaluating cacao quality is helping small farmers gain recognition and fairer compensation, while deepening global appreciation for chocolate’s diverse flavors. This scientific and cultural shift offers hope amid climate and economic challenges facing cacao p

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J

Julien Simonis

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Julien SimonisAri DanielJulia ButakRung KampanRosauda Lauda

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Cacao of Excellence

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Climate ChangeEconomicsFood ScienceLong Form JournalismScientific MethodSustainability

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