by CocoTerra | Mar 14, 2024 | Chocolate Facts
If you love eating chocolate or are thinking about becoming a chocolate maker, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to talk about the chocolate flavor wheel, a helpful tool for understanding and describing the many flavors that come directly from the...
by CocoTerra | Mar 11, 2024 | Chocolate Information
Chocolate making is a mix of tradition, science and craft. Let’s talk a little bit about the science of chocolate and in particular, the chemistry of chocolate. It turns out that chocolate is a complex substance that can exist in multiple, different forms, called...
by CocoTerra | Mar 7, 2024 | Chocolate Facts
How big does a particle need to be for your tongue to detect it? Taste buds, which are the structures on the tongue and other parts of the mouth that detect flavor, are not designed to detect particles directly. Instead, they detect flavors through chemical molecules...
by CocoTerra | Mar 4, 2024 | Chocolate Information
The big question of the year: Is it OK to grab a bar of chocolate off the store shelf or is it better to make it at home? In this edition, we get into the unique contrasts between homemade chocolate, like that created with CocoTerra, and the chocolate available at...
by CocoTerra | Feb 22, 2024 | Chocolate Facts
Did you know that most chocolate contains a substance called lecithin? Lecithin is a natural emulsifier found in egg yolks, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. It’s added to chocolate to change its texture and consistency. In this blog, we’ll explore the role...
Calling all vegan chocolate lovers and those exploring plant-based options! We’ve got something special for you. We’ve got you covered with 5 vegan chocolate recipes you’re gonna love. From decadent truffles… Read more: 5 easy vegan chocolate recipes
Let’s make a delicious chocolate snack that’s great for any time! Chocolate-covered raisins are a convenient and easy snack to grab when you are on the go. If you’re a fan… Read more: How to make chocolate covered raisins
Don’t leave your leftover chocolate forgotten in the cabinet for weeks or months, only to throw it away later. Let us inspire you to get creative and repurpose your leftover chocolate… Read more: Leftover chocolate recipes – What to do with leftover store-bought chocolate?