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Products made with cacao pulp

by CocoTerra | Oct 8, 2024 | Chocolate Recipes

Discover the hidden gem of chocolate making: cacao pulp! Often overlooked, this vibrant, flavorful fruit surrounding cacao beans is now making waves in the culinary world. While typically mentioned as a critical component of cacao fermentation, cacao pulp has so much...

How to make a homemade white chocolate skull for halloween

by CocoTerra | Oct 3, 2024 | Chocolate Recipes

Making a life-size chocolate skull for Halloween with blood-red raspberry coulis is a fun and spooky DIY project. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it yourself: Materials Skull mold (a silicone one works best—here’s the one we used) Paintbrush (food-safe)...

How to host a chocolate tasting party

by CocoTerra | Sep 24, 2024 | Chocolate Information

We’ve got the perfect idea for your next hosting event—why not throw a chocolate tasting party? It’s a fun and unique way to bring friends together for an unforgettable evening filled with delicious chocolate. Whether you want to try something new or simply taste some...

How to prevent fat bloom in chocolate making

by CocoTerra | Sep 19, 2024 | Chocolate Information

Fat bloom is a common problem in chocolate making that causes a dull, grayish-white coating to form on the chocolate, giving it an unappealing look. Although it doesn’t affect the flavor, it will affect the texture while ruining the visual appeal of even the best...

What is cacao pulp?

by CocoTerra | Sep 17, 2024 | Chocolate Facts

Cacao pulp is a lesser-known but no less interesting part of the cacao fruit, the same fruit used to make chocolate. While many people know about cacao beans, the seeds from the cacao fruit that are used to make chocolate, fewer people know about the equally delicious...