by CocoTerra | Apr 6, 2023 | Chocolate Information
The main ingredient in chocolate is cocoa which comes from the Theobroma Cacao tree. The tree has been cultivated in Mesoamerica for centuries and then slowly spread to other equatorial countries. While most of us are familiar with the taste of chocolate, not many...
by CocoTerra | Mar 19, 2023 | Chocolate Information
Tasting chocolate is more than just eating it. The art of tasting can transform a casual bite into a magical world of new pleasures and sensations. Like wine connoisseurs, professional chocolate makers and tasters use a simple but systematic procedure to unlock all...
by CocoTerra | Mar 14, 2023 | Chocolate Information
Inclusion bars have recently become popular for many reasons, but in short, they have added flavor, color and texture that delight the senses! If you stroll the store shelves, you can see more and more crazy combinations of ingredients being added to chocolate bars....
by CocoTerra | Mar 12, 2023 | Chocolate Information
In the world of chocolate, there are many options. You can choose a milk chocolate bar with toffee bits or a dark chocolate bar with hazelnuts. Oh, or maybe you prefer sweet white chocolate with bits of dried raspberry. All of these delicious additions to the...
by CocoTerra | Feb 28, 2023 | Chocolate Information
In this episode of Nib On This, we talk to Daniel O’Doherty, consultant at Cacao Services Inc. about his cacao journey and the challenges facing cacao farming, as well as the peculiarities of growing cacao in Hawaii, where he is based. Each month, we’ll have a...
by CocoTerra | Feb 19, 2023 | Chocolate Information
How long does it take to grow a cacao tree? Well, It depends on the climate, soil quality, and most important time. Growing a cacao tree is a long process and requires a lot of time, patience, and attention. If you want ready-to-use cocoa beans in your hands after...