Plant geneticists at The World Cocoa Foundation discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter . Discovery could lead to chocolate with unique textures and new drugs too . Research could also be used to create new varieties of cocoa plants . Experts hope find could profit the farmers who grow cocoa .
Plant geneticists at Pennsylvania State University discovered that a single gene called TcSAD1 is responsible for the melting point of cocoa butter . Discovery could lead to chocolate with unique textures and new drugs too . Research could also be used to create new varieties of cocoa plants . Experts hope find could profit the farmers who grow cocoa .