Thinking Outside the Box (of Chocolates)

Positioning chocolate as a "new" ingredient may, at first, seem a little audacious. After all, chocolate’s story goes back more than 2,000 years. Today, it is a common ingredient in many kinds of sweets, candies, ice creams, cookies, cakes, pies, desserts, and beverages, and it continues to be one of the most popular flavors in the world.

However, there are also some interesting surprises ahead. Chocolate is finding a broader range of applications, especially in savory products, and it can be com…