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 to make chocolate covered raisins
Let's make a delicious chocolate snack that's great for any time! Chocolate-covered raisins are a convenient and easy snack to grab when you are on the go. If you're a fan of this timeless treat, get ready to discover how to make them at home with our simple...
Chocolate’s wide range of flavors –What is a chocolate flavor wheel?
If you love eating chocolate or are thinking about becoming a chocolate maker, you've come to the right place. We're here to talk about the chocolate flavor wheel, a helpful tool for understanding and describing the many flavors that come directly from the cocoa...
The science of chocolate – 6 types of chocolate polymorphs
Chocolate making is a mix of tradition, science and craft. Let’s talk a little bit about the science of chocolate and in particular, the chemistry of chocolate. It turns out that chocolate is a complex substance that can exist...
How big is your chocolate? Why does chocolate particle size matter?
How big does a particle need to be for your tongue to detect it? Taste buds, which are the structures on the tongue and other parts of the mouth that detect flavor, are not designed to detect particles directly. Instead, they detect flavors through chemical molecules...
The difference between homemade and store bought chocolate
The big question of the year: Is it OK to grab a bar of chocolate off the store shelf or is it better to make it at home? In this edition, we get into the unique contrasts between homemade chocolate, like that created with CocoTerra, and the chocolate available at...
What is lecithin and why is it in chocolate?
Did you know that most chocolate contains a substance called lecithin? Lecithin is a natural emulsifier found in egg yolks, soybeans, and sunflower seeds. It's added to chocolate to change its texture and consistency. In this blog, we'll explore the role of lecithin...