March 15, 2000: chocolate that includes vegetable fats other than cocoa butter in addition to it, are allowed to be manufactured and sold throughout the European Union. The main provisions of the new chocolate regulations: – For the most part, the previously applicable legislation is maintained with regards to the definition and classification of the […]
With a strong economy and a high standard of living, Spain is one of the great European powers. It is a country that has developed rapidly on both agricultural and industrial levels. Today, it still maintains its monarchical system as well as a parliamentary system. Its culture is rich in very diverse fields. It is […]
Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic. It is on the southern coast of the island of Hispaniola. Santo Domingo is both a touristic destination and home to a cocoa plantation. The latter grows trees whose fruits make it possible to extract the cocoa bean. They need a hot and humid climate to […]
Sal, or “Shorea robusta”, is a sacred tree native to South Asia. This tree serves many purposes for Indian people. It can be used as incense during ceremonies, as construction timber, but also in the production of oil and vegetable fat. The fat is drawn from the tree’s seeds and even its fruit. It’s called […]
Switzerland is probably one of the most fundamental countries in the field of chocolate manufacturing. Although the creation of the latter is not attributed to the Swiss, it is nevertheless undeniable that they are among the pioneers of the chocolate industry. Indeed, the first chocolate shop established in Switzerland opened its door in Bern in […]
Ecuador is a country located in Latin America, and has some of the most important ports in this part of the world. One of Ecuador’s main economic activities is growing cocoa from a tree in the Sterculiaceae family, native to Central America. The fruits are called pods and contain 25 to 75 cocoa beans each, […]
The Conquistadors were soldiers in the Spanish and Portuguese empire’s army who lead a murderous colonization in South America in the sixteenth century. During these conquests, they discovered cocoa and began to transform it into chocolate. The Discovery of Cocoa Painting depicting Cortes and Moctezuma’s meeting in Mexico When the conquistadors arrived in Mexico, they […]
The alkalization of cocoa. In order to modify the color and the PH of cocoa powders according to customer specifications, it is sometimes necessary to resort to alkalization. This operation, which takes place before grinding (see diagram above), consists of wetting the cocoa grain with an alkaline liquor, usually potassium carbonate, then drying and roasting […]
Since Leonidas is in the habit of surprising us with increasingly refined chocolate treats, the quintessential Belgian master chocolate maker now gives us Pyramids, a new way of making hot chocolate. Focus your sights on a chocolate-flavoured ritual of relaxation and wellbeing. Pyramids by Leonidas are a new way of making velvety smooth hot chocolate. […]
An original gift where every mouthful creates an emotion St Valentine’s Day is the ultimate celebration of hearts and love, the occasion toshow, once again, how much you care for the one you love. This year, again, the master chocolate makers at Leonidas have created a thousand and one ways to move your loved one. […]
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