The Cocoa Producers’ Alliance (COPAL) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1962 by Ghana, Nigeria, Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon. Its headquarters are in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria. Today’s 10 member countries account for 75% of global cocoa production, and any country that produces cocoa is able to become a member. Cacaotier Composed of […]
The cocoa tree is a tropical plant that comes from Venezuela’s Amazon Forest and Mexico. Its former name, “Amygdala Pecunaria”, was abandoned and replaced in 1735 with Theobroma Cacao (Theos meaning God and Broma drink), under the influence of the Swedish naturalist Carl Von Liné. This nomenclature is indeed related to the words “drink of […]
Dark chocolate has a given percentage, white, milk chocolate, you know! But here and there, you hear about the existence of 100% dark chocolate. And you wonder, what is it? Do you want to know how we get it? But above all, do you wonder if it’s still chocolate? Do you wonder if it can […]
Cocoa, a sacred tree’s fruit for many distant civilizations, comes from America’s tropical forests, especially from Mexico. Used in Mayan rituals as a divine drink, cocoa was quickly passed from generation to generation. Starting at the beginning of the 19th century, Asian and African populations were able to appreciate cocoa’s virtues. At the same time, […]
Most agree that cocoa trees grow in 3 major groups: Criollo, Amazonian Forastero, and Trinitario. All types harvested today are varieties or cultivars whose origin and history is hard to know… Most agree that cocoa trees grow in 3 major groups: Criollo, Amazonian Forastero, and Trinitario. All types harvested today are varieties or cultivars whose […]
Good chocolate has a smooth, slightly shiny surface; when it breaks the break is clean and it makes a dry noise. If it crumbles or the break is sandy, it is too old. It must smoothly melt on your tongue, evenly and without lumps. Below, we offer you some objective criteria that will help you […]
Mango or Mangifera indica grows wild in India. However, it is now grown in all tropical countries. It is also the largest fruit tree in the world. Mango is edible and is appreciated for its refreshing and sweet taste as well as for its vitamin C content. But, mango seeds are also widely used. They […]
Illipe is a nut that comes from a tree found in South Asia and Borneo called Madhuca longifilia. It is in bloom from January to October, but its fruit is harvested between June and July. Dried in the sun, the seeds are then separated from their shells for different uses. This is where illipe butter […]
Iron is a very common mineral in the human organism. It’s a trace element. The body’s iron content should not exceed 5g because it can be toxic for the organism. It is a vital element that makes up hemoglobin’s composition. Aside from the body, this substance is present in almost everything that we consume. Chocolate […]
MANUFACTURING LIQUEUR FILLINGS The manufacturing of these sweets is very difficult. It is necessary to pay very close attention, particularly to the starch and the materials. A room specifically dedicated to working the starch is needed, that not very large, is very dry, and is arranged with a ladder oven, a stainless steel worktop, a […]
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