by CocoTerra | Jan 14, 2023 | Chocolate Facts
You may have heard about cocoa butter silk. Maybe not. We got curious about it, so we decided to investigate this substance to find out what it is, what it does, and how it can benefit chocolate makers. According to the experts, cocoa butter silk is a much simpler...
by CocoTerra | Jan 5, 2023 | Chocolate Facts
Milk chocolate is a favorite treat for many. It’s so delicious that it is the most consumed type of chocolate in the world today. But did you know that it hasn’t always existed as we know it? Let’s go back in time for a bit. The Mayans and Aztecs...
by CocoTerra | Dec 13, 2022 | Chocolate Facts
Cocoa butter is a key ingredient in the making of chocolate since it is responsible for its texture, palatability, and shine, as well as its characteristic snap. In this article, you’ll learn all about cocoa butter and how to liquefy it at home. Cocoa butter is...
by CocoTerra | Nov 28, 2022 | Chocolate Facts
One question we often get is about the difference between a chocolate maker and a chocolatier. Often, people use the terms interchangeably. Both work with chocolate, however, there are major differences between the two. Don’t worry! We are here to clarify any...
by CocoTerra | Nov 22, 2022 | Chocolate Facts
Did you know that global cacao farmers produce around five million tons of cacao beans per year? And the main cacao-producing countries are the Ivory Coast and Ghana, which account for more than half of the world’s cacao production. Or that more than a third of...
by CocoTerra | Nov 16, 2022 | Chocolate Facts
Pink chocolate will make your taste buds go wild! The flavor profile is quite different from other chocolates, so you’ll have to give it a taste and see what you think. For some reason, pink makes everything taste much better. Maybe because it’s such a unique...