The Bribri of Costa Rica: How One Indigenous Group Built a Civilization Around Cacao
Oct 14, 2026 bri bri costa rica

The Bribri of Costa Rica: How One Indigenous Group Built a Civilization Around Cacao

Most people who travel to Costa Rica know it for its biodiversity, its national parks, and its reputation for environmental

By  Maleku Chocolate
You Are Not Maleku. But You Are Maleku Chocolate.

You Are Not Maleku. But You Are Maleku Chocolate.

Informational / brand trust - readers who want to know why the brand is named what it is, and whether that naming was done with integrity.

By  Valeria Ledezma
Phenylethylamine and Magnesium in Dark Chocolate | Maleku Chocolate
Oct 08, 2026

Phenylethylamine and Magnesium in Dark Chocolate | Maleku Chocolate

Chocolate and love. Chocolate and sleep. These claims have science behind them - and limits. Here is an honest look at phenylethylamine and magnesium in cacao.

By  Valeria Ledezma
Cacao Flavanols: The Clinical Evidence Behind Dark Chocolate and Heart Health
Oct 07, 2026

Cacao Flavanols: The Clinical Evidence Behind Dark Chocolate and Heart Health

When nutritional scientists want to make the case that a dietary compound has genuine, measurable health effects, they reach for

By  Valeria Ledezma
Cacao Flavanols and Heart Health: What the Evidence Shows | Maleku Chocolate

Cacao Flavanols and Heart Health: What the Evidence Shows | Maleku Chocolate

Swiss chocolate really did invent conching and milk powder. But those breakthroughs were engineered to erase the one thing single-origin chocolate is made of.

By  Valeria Ledezma
Anandamide in Chocolate: The Bliss Molecule Explained | Maleku Chocolate
Oct 05, 2026 anandamide cacao

Anandamide in Chocolate: The Bliss Molecule Explained | Maleku Chocolate

Anandamide is the molecule your brain makes to regulate mood, pain, and memory. Cacao contains it - and compounds that keep it active longer. Here is the full science.

By  Valeria Ledezma
Theobromine vs Caffeine: Why Dark Chocolate Wins | Maleku Chocolate
Oct 02, 2026

Theobromine vs Caffeine: Why Dark Chocolate Wins | Maleku Chocolate

Theobromine and caffeine are related molecules - but they behave very differently in your body. Here is what the peer-reviewed research on dark chocolate actually shows.

By  Valeria Ledezma
What Cacao Actually Does to Your Brain and Body: The Science Behind Every Bite (Single-Estate, Costa Rica)
Oct 01, 2026 agroforestry

What Cacao Actually Does to Your Brain and Body: The Science Behind Every Bite (Single-Estate, Costa Rica)

Theobromine, anandamide, flavanols, PEA, magnesium. Cacao contains compounds that scientists have spent decades studying. Here is what the research actually shows, and why it matters for what you eat.

By  Valeria Ledezma
Does Processing Destroy Cacao's Health Benefits? The Science, Step by Step

Does Processing Destroy Cacao's Health Benefits? The Science, Step by Step

Short answer: some of them, yes, and the amount depends entirely on which step you are talking about. Fermentation, roasting,

By  Valeria Ledezma

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