If you want to know how chocolate is made, you are in the right place, because below, you will discover how to make chocolate step by step. The steps range from harvesting cocoa pods to molding and coating chocolate in various forms such as the tablet. The first 6 steps of chocolate making These first 6 […]
Microbiological contamination in chocolate poses a low risk. The risk of Listeria is of little concern to the chocolate industry, because the dairy products used are pasteurized. The major risk is related to the contamination of cocoa beans by Salmonella. There are three possible origins to theses contaminations: • Initial contamination Raw materials: cocoa beans […]
Born in 1451, Christopher Columbus was a mysterious navigator. His nationality remains a perpetual debate. He married the daughter of one of the first colonizers of Madeira, Dona Filipa Perestrelo y Moniz, in 1479. Dedicated to research and exploration, Christopher Columbus liked to sail. He discovered the American continent. He then discovered the presence of […]
Chocolate candy is composed of two parts: The coating on the outside: the coating must be as thin as possible. Its flavor: plain, vanilla, milky, colored, or white, assembled royally, it must always be in harmony with and complement its interior, as well as its consistency. Its shiny appearance ensures good presentation of the candy, […]
Theobromine is an alkaloid. It is an organic substance made from a plant organ. Its chemical compound is C7H8N4O2. It should be noted that this chemical compound is similar to that of caffeine. The term theobromine is a word derived from theobroma, which is the cacao tree’s generic name. In simple terms, it means “food […]
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 […]
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 […]
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