Chocolatology takes you through the precolonial and sometimes bloody colonial history of cacao, and takes a close look at the chocolate industry and its history, and introduces readers to a variety of trade initiatives and suppliers that are working to improve the lives of cocoa growers and their employers. Unlike many books about chocolate, this one offers a balanced, evidence-based overview of cacao's health and nutritional value. Best yet, the book is packed with delicious and healthy vegan recipes that put chocolate beans to their best uses.