by CocoTerra | Apr 1, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
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...
by CocoTerra | Mar 25, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
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...
by CocoTerra | Mar 18, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
Cacao has been cherished for centuries, not just as a key ingredient in chocolate but as a plant with deep cultural and historical significance. The very name “Theobroma,” meaning “food of the gods,” reflects the reverence ancient civilizations had for this remarkable...
by CocoTerra | Feb 27, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
Can you name the most common ingredients in chocolate? You might know some—if you have deep chocolate knowledge, maybe you know all of them! But have you ever wondered how these ingredients shape your favorite chocolate’s flavor, texture, and quality? ...
by CocoTerra | Feb 25, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
Did you know that chocolate was first enjoyed as a bitter, frothy drink? Over 3,000 years, Mesoamerican civilizations like the Olmecs, Mayans, and Aztecs ground cacao beans and mixed them with water, spices, and sometimes maize. This was a sacred beverage for them and...
by CocoTerra | Feb 20, 2025 | Chocolate Facts
Waking up in 2025 feels different—so much has changed over the past decade. Technology is advancing at an incredible pace, from AI to Ag Tech, reshaping the way we live, work, and eat. Speaking of progress, let’s talk about one of the most fascinating developments in...