Recipes, articles, tips and tricks for chocolate making at home

 

Chocolate is a delicious and indulgent treat that appeals to young and old. It’s been around for centuries, slowly transforming over the years as it transitioned from culture to culture. In this CocoTerra blog, we’re going to take a look at everything chocolate: how it’s made, where it comes from, chocolate science, how to properly store your chocolate (so you don’t throw out those old Easter eggs unnecessarily) to curiosities like “Is there such thing as vegan chocolate?”, and let’s not forget to mention that there will be lots of chocolate recipes! We’ve got you covered (in chocolate) from top to bottom!

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How many seeds are inside a cacao pod?

How many seeds are inside a cacao pod?

Cacao pods are not just colorful, exotic fruits—they hold the very essence of chocolate itself. But here’s something that might surprise you: A single cacao pod can contain anywhere from 30 to 60 seeds. That’s a lot of potential for new cacao trees!  What’s even...

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Types of cocoa butter

Types of cocoa butter

Did you know that cocoa butter, also known as theobroma oil, is a pale-yellow, edible fat extracted from the cocoa bean (Theobroma cacao). It's widely used in producing chocolate, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. An interesting fact about cocoa butter is that it has a...

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