by CocoTerra | Jan 18, 2024 | Chocolate Information
Yes! Chocolate is a fermented food! The fermentation process is a crucial step in transforming raw cacao into the delightful chocolate we love. It plays a vital role in developing chocolate flavor and complexity, but what exactly occurs during this process? Keep...
by CocoTerra | Jan 15, 2024 | Chocolate Information
Growing chocolate at home might sound like a wild idea, right? Chocolate originates from cacao trees, which demand a tropical climate, specific growing conditions, and several years to reach maturity in order to flower and fruit to produce cacao pods. However, our...
by CocoTerra | Jan 15, 2024 | Chocolate Facts
We’ve all experienced this frustrating moment: You open up a box of chocolate or unwrap a bar and discover a strange white layer on it. What is this mysterious substance? Mold? Can you still eat it or do you need to throw it out?? Let’s unravel the...
by CocoTerra | Jan 11, 2024 | Chocolate Information
In this episode of Nib On This we chat with Jonas Ketterle, He’s the mastermind behind Ora Cacao. Jonas not only crafts unsweetened ceremonial-grade cacao for sacred rituals worldwide but also hosts monthly cacao ceremonies within his men’s circle. In these...
by CocoTerra | Jan 8, 2024 | Chocolate Information
When you think about “craft chocolate,” do you think of a high-quality chocolate bar wrapped in super fancy packaging? Or maybe pricier chocolate that melts in your mouth, with a rich and smooth texture, full of delicate and amazing flavors usually found...