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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Best sweeteners for chocolate
Sugar is in almost everything we eat and drink. Most of us don't realize how much sugar we consume until we start counting calories and trying to reduce our daily sugar intake. Additionally, there are so many types of sugars used in products that people are often...
How to make Gluten-free chocolate
Being mindful of our diet is one of the keys to a healthy body and healthy living. However, when you are allergic to a particular food, it goes beyond, and becomes a question of survival. Celiac disease and gluten intolerance are serious conditions where the immune...
Ultimate cacao guide: flavors, types and recipes
There is no doubt that chocolate is a blessing to mankind. The CocoTerra team worships it in all forms and if you are reading this, you probably do too. Make sure to read all the way to the end if you want to learn the full story of how chocolate is made, the...
10 reasons you should make chocolate at home
Making your own chocolate may seem like a crazy idea, but everyone who has tried it has been amazed at the difference between homemade chocolate and store-bought. That's because you control the ingredients and you don't have to use any additives in your chocolate,...
Vegan Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Butter
A vegan chocolate bar should generally be made from high concentrations of cocoa and cocoa butter with some added sugar (yes, all of these are vegan because they all have plant-based origins)
Making Chocolate with the CocoTerra Chocolate Maker
Would you like to know how to make your own white chocolate bar from scratch? Learn how to create treats that are so much better than store-bought white chocolate. Well, the best way to do it is with our CocoTerra chocolate maker, so pay attention to all the ingredients and flavoring options so that you are ready once you have your machine at home.