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 […]
Japan is the world’s third economic power. It’s a very industrialized country in which technological development is the most advanced in the world. It stands out because of its construction groups such as Mitsubishi, Toyota, Samsung, Sony, etc., which put it in first place when it comes to the automobile and electronic industries. Also known […]
Chocolate is a mixture of cocoa mass, sugar, cocoa butter, and possibly milk. The percentage of each element depends on the variety and type of chocolate that you wish to obtain. MIXING The cocoa mass is mixed with the other raw materials (sugar and possibly dairy products) in a kneader equipped with granite wheels. The […]
A precocious, calibrated and hyper-productive cocoa… The ideal product for Ivorian planters and mills materialized 8 years ago with Mercedes cocoa, a hybrid variety developed by the CNRA in Côte d’Ivoire on which the country, the world’s largest cocoa producer is banking for economic recovery, its economy being undermined in recent years by falling prices. […]
Molded chocolate is indispensable in an assortment of chocolate candies. In addition, it brings a touch of regularity to the chocolate shop. When the shell is not too thick and is made with very good coating, it can contain a much creamier, almost liquid interior, often much too fragile to be coated normally.
During the first half of the 19th century, chocolate molds appeared. To obtain the desired shape or pattern, chocolatiers use molds made from different materials. The polycarbonate chocolate mold is being used more and more. However, it has advantages and disadvantages. Use and characteristics of polycarbonate chocolate molds Nowadays, polycarbonate chocolate molds are becoming more […]
Time For chocolate products, the following rule applies: the shortest shelf life is a guarantee of better product quality. The FIFO system (first in / first out) is recommended for warehouse management. This way, certain products are not kept for too long and optimum freshness is guaranteed. Temperature The ideal temperature for storing chocolate is […]
Cameroon, or the Republic of Cameroon, is a state located in central Africa. It used to be a German colony. Economically speaking, it is one of the most prosperous countries in Africa. One of the natural resources that strengthens its economy is cocoa. Indeed, Cameroon is one of the countries that cultivates cocoa or Theobroma […]
The history of Mexico and of cocoa has long been intertwined. Indeed, the first discovery of this food was associated Mexico, the territory where some of the greatest civilizations once lived. Mexico has always been considered the cradle of chocolate, even if it does not concentrate all its activities in the exploitation of this food. […]
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