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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What is chocolate compound? The cost-saving alternative taking over the chocolate industry
Many big chocolate brands are looking for ways to lower their ingredient costs as the price of cocoa beans remains higher than it has been in the recent past. One common solution is substituting real chocolate for chocolate compound, a product that looks and tastes...
The dark side of cheap chocolate: quality loss caused by high cocoa prices
How can chocolate still be so cheap when cocoa is so expensive? The answer is not good news for consumers. A couple years ago, cocoa bean prices started rising. Doubling, tripling and eventually spiking to 5x the usual price. This was due to several factors that...
The price of homemade chocolate vs store-bought: is it cheaper to make at home?
Chocolate prices have increased a lot in the last couple years. Although cocoa prices have gone down slightly in the last few months, chocolate will likely remain more expensive for a while. Many chocolate makers bought cocoa beans when prices were very high, so it...
Chocolatier pro vs CocoTerra: difference between home chocolate makers
People are increasingly searching for the right home chocolate making machine, reflecting the growing interest in homemade chocolate. Two names come up: the Chocolatier Pro and CocoTerra. But when comparing Chocolatier Pro vs CocoTerra, it’s important to understand...
Sensory analysis equipment: evaluating cocoa beans & chocolate
Behind every great chocolate bar is careful tasting and testing. Before cocoa beans are turned into smooth, delicious chocolate, they need to be checked for quality, flavor, and consistency. This is where cocoa sensory analysis comes in. Using the right tasting tools...
Air bubbles in your chocolate? how to remove air bubbles from chocolate
Every chocolate maker knows the feeling: you unmold a chocolate bar, only to spot tiny holes or trapped air pockets, and suddenly, your “perfect” bar doesn’t look so perfect. It’s frustrating. Air bubbles in chocolate are one of the most common challenges in chocolate...