With the intention of flooding 70% of the global cocoa supply with genetically modified (GMO) cocoa tree hybrids, a collaboration involving Mars, USDA and IBM is accelerating this process.
With primary funding from US chocolate producer Mars, the partnership includes scientists based at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the US Department of Agriculture and Science as well as researchers working at IBM’s Thomas J Watson Research Center.
The scientists are determined to finalize gene sequencing of the cocoa genome which they say will "benefit" the chocolate industry and cocoa growers in West Africa where 70 percent of the world's cocoa is produced, and in other tropical zones.
According to the global head of plant science and research at the confectionery firm, Howard-Yana Shapiro, the sequence is of great importance.
"As plant breeders, we're always looking after the golden traits: pest and disease resistant, drought tolerance, the ability to adapt to climate change, tree architecture, yield quality, etc," said Dr Shapiro.
The researchers including ARS based molecular biologist David Kuhn and geneticist Raymond Schnell said that they released the findings of sequencing into the public domain in order to assist scientists to begin applying the findings immediately.
The results have been published on the Cacao Genome Database website.
The researchers state that it also means that cocoa will no longer be the ‘orphan crop’ compared to corn wheat and rice in terms of focused breeding research.
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International Chocolate Bar Association
Are you a Real Chocolate Lover?
Indulge your cravings at the International Chocolate Bar Association
Indulge your cravings at the International Chocolate Bar Association
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Online Chocolate Classes For Every Level
How do you feel when you are eating chocolate? What if you could feel that way all the time?
Of course in reality you wouldn't be able to eat chocolate all the time without it losing some of its appeal. It's those moments when chocolate breaks through in your life that gives it that special feeling brought on by that taste you love.
At Chocolate University Online we strive to give you the feeling of chocolate all the time. As a student, your mind will be focused on chocolate more than ever before. You will have more chocolate moments and more enjoyment in those moments as you gain insight into your favorite food.
NOTE: I've been going nuts recently, must be the change of weather, but everything is reminding me of deep, dark, bitter sweet chocolate. Maybe you're more of a milk chocolate or even white chocolate fan. It all starts out from the same place. These classes are an incredible value!
Of course in reality you wouldn't be able to eat chocolate all the time without it losing some of its appeal. It's those moments when chocolate breaks through in your life that gives it that special feeling brought on by that taste you love.
At Chocolate University Online we strive to give you the feeling of chocolate all the time. As a student, your mind will be focused on chocolate more than ever before. You will have more chocolate moments and more enjoyment in those moments as you gain insight into your favorite food.
NOTE: I've been going nuts recently, must be the change of weather, but everything is reminding me of deep, dark, bitter sweet chocolate. Maybe you're more of a milk chocolate or even white chocolate fan. It all starts out from the same place. These classes are an incredible value!
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138 Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes from 1909
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Back in 1909, Walter Baker & Co., Ltd. hired Miss Parloa, a well known and influential cooking teacher and culinary author of the time, to create a recipe book that they could use to promote their company and chocolate products.
In 2009 the staff at Chocolate University Online acquired the rights to recreate the book in an electronic edition.
All 138 recipes remain as originally written by Miss Parloa. But we created a useful index and moved the pictures to the appropriate pages. Now you will be able to easily find the recipe you want and, if a picture is available, you'll see it right there on the same page.
Chocolate and Cocoa RecipesWe added some historical information and formatted for easy reading, whether you print the book or read it on your computer or another electronic device.
The Special 100th Anniversary Edition is 70 pages long, including images of the original front and back covers, as well as the original product advertisements that Walter Baker & Co., Ltd included in the book.
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes by Miss Parloa is available to you today for $9.97. You read it right. Only nine dollars and 97 cents!
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138 Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes from 1909
Exclusive Offer!
Back in 1909, Walter Baker & Co., Ltd. hired Miss Parloa, a well known and influential cooking teacher and culinary author of the time, to create a recipe book that they could use to promote their company and chocolate products.
In 2009 the staff at Chocolate University Online acquired the rights to recreate the book in an electronic edition.
All 138 recipes remain as originally written by Miss Parloa. But we created a useful index and moved the pictures to the appropriate pages. Now you will be able to easily find the recipe you want and, if a picture is available, you'll see it right there on the same page.
Chocolate and Cocoa RecipesWe added some historical information and formatted for easy reading, whether you print the book or read it on your computer or another electronic device.
The Special 100th Anniversary Edition is 70 pages long, including images of the original front and back covers, as well as the original product advertisements that Walter Baker & Co., Ltd included in the book.
Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes by Miss Parloa is available to you today for $9.97. You read it right. Only nine dollars and 97 cents!
You can purchase now and download the PDF format ebook immediately; no need to go to a book store, no wasting time, no running around, no burning gas. You can buy it and be done!
Guarantee HONESTe Online Member Seal Click to verify - Before you buy!
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