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Like Water For Chocolate: Why Cocoa Remains Hot
Like Water For Chocolate: Why Cocoa Remains Hot
Softs sector markets have taken turns rallying over the last few years, with most of the moves tied to global weather. One of the latest to make a strong move is cocoa, with the majority of key growing areas seeing weather patterns reducing production. However, supply driven markets are usually short-term meaning the dynamics of the market change with the weather.
7 Ways a Little Bit of Chocolate Can Boost Your Health
7 Ways a Little Bit of Chocolate Can Boost Your Health
For a combination of rich, satisfying flavor and healthy nutrients, it’s hard to beat chocolate. It’s the cacao in chocolate that provides its health benefits—as well as its unique taste. A single ounce of dark chocolate (70 to 85% cacao content) provides 42% of the iron, 56% of the copper, 24% of the manganese, and 15% of the magnesium you need daily. It also contains flavanols, antioxidants, and healthy fats. Click HERE for more ways chocolate can boost your health.
Cadbury to make major change to chocolate recipe
Cadbury to make major change to chocolate recipe
Chocolate manufacturer Cadbury has announced its intention to make a huge change to its chocolate bars. Cadbury will create recipes using plant-based fibers in an effort to cut up to 75 per cent of sugar and fat.
Chocolate Milk Faces Potential Ban in School Cafeterias
Chocolate Milk Faces Potential Ban in School Cafeterias
Chocolate milk, long a school-cafeteria mainstay, could be coming off the menu. Concerned about the amount of added sugars children are consuming, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a ban on flavored milk— including chocolate, strawberry and other varieties—in elementary and middle schools when it adopts new standards for school meals.
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! May 15, 2023
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day! May 15, 2023
Chocolate: The delicious way to boost your immune system
Chocolate: The delicious way to boost your immune system
Chocolate is one of the most popular treats worldwide. It is often associated with indulgence and guilt, but did you know that consuming chocolate in moderation can be a tasty way to boost your immune system? Click HERE to find out the various components of chocolate that can help boost your immune system, the health benefits of consuming chocolate for your immune system, the types of chocolate that are good for your immune system, and the right amount of chocolate to consume to maximize its benefits.
Chocolate doesn’t cause acne – but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom
Chocolate doesn’t cause acne – but carrots do help you see in the dark: the best and worst health myths and wisdom
The skin is your largest organ and has its own microbiome – its own bacteria – so the better you eat, the better your skin. Small amounts of chocolate won’t hugely impact skin health but chocolate with less sugar and dairy is better.
Chocolate addicts – Exploring the seven million British adults who claim to eat chocolate bars or similar items every day
Chocolate addicts – Exploring the seven million British adults who claim to eat chocolate bars or similar items every day
Latest GB TGI data reveals that 80% of adults claim to have eaten chocolate bars or other chocolate items (excluding boxed chocolates) in the last 12 months. 17% of these chocolate eaters (7.3 million people) claim to eat such products every day, which is similar to the figure for Spain (18%) but more than Germany (10%) and France (5%). A look at how the proportion of those eating chocolate every day has evolved in recent years we see a gradual but very steady rise, from 11% of adults in 2018, climbing to today’s figure of 14%. For more of the study, click HERE.
Not So Fast With That Candy Bar—Here’s How Long Chocolate Actually Lasts, According to Pastry Chefs & Experts
Not So Fast With That Candy Bar—Here’s How Long Chocolate Actually Lasts, According to Pastry Chefs & Experts
If you’re like most people, the chocolate in your home likely doesn’t last long. Still, sometimes we can’t eat it all in one or two sittings (even if we want to!) and then there are those candy-fueled holidays that mean even more is probably laying around (we’re looking at you, Halloween, Easter and Valentine’s Day). That’s when you may be wondering: Does chocolate go bad? How long does chocolate last? Well, the answer is dependent on an array of factors like the type of chocolate, how it’s stored and the quality of the chocolate. While chocolate definitely isn’t as perishable as those eggs or milk in your refrigerator—or the apples and bananas in your fruit basket—it can have an expiration date, so we spoke to pastry chefs and culinary experts to find out exactly what that is. Click, HERE, for more.
A Canadian woman has one month to get rid of more than 130,000 vintage chocolate bars — but is struggling to give them away before the expiration date
A Canadian woman has one month to get rid of more than 130,000 vintage chocolate bars — but is struggling to give them away before the expiration date
A vintage candy company owner, Crystal Regehr Westergard, has thousands of chocolate bars and has been struggling to give them away before the expiration date. The candy, which was widely beloved in the 1980s, is described as rum flavored with Caramilk inside. Westergard ordered the bars from an overseas production company, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were some delays. When she finally received her orders, she got them in bulk. People are buying them, but not at a rapid pace. Westergard tried giving them to schools, and local homeless shelters — but there are still far too many. She tried to give them to the Edmonton Oilers, a professional ice hockey team, to give to fans, but they have their own contracted snack suppliers.
How Much Do You Know About Chocolate and Your Health?
How Much Do You Know About Chocolate and Your Health?
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Test yourself on health benefits and history of chocolate. Click HERE.
Company ignored complaints of a gas leak before chocolate factory explosion that killed seven, suit says
Company ignored complaints of a gas leak before chocolate factory explosion that killed seven, suit says
A Pennsylvania candy maker ignored warnings of a gas leak at its chocolate factory and bears responsibility for a subsequent explosion that killed seven workers and injured several others, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Workers smelled gas that day and notified Palmer, but the 75-year-old, family-owned company “did nothing,” the lawsuit said.
Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating
Here’s why having chocolate can make you feel great or a bit sick – plus 4 tips for better eating
Chocolate has a long history of production and consumption. There are several health benefits and potential problems that come in Chocolate. Click HERE for more.
We now spend more on legal weed than on chocolate
We now spend more on legal weed than on chocolate
Americans now spend more on legal weed than they do on chocolate. We now spend more on legal dope than we do on chocolate and craft beer combined. According to a new report from MJBizDaily, Americans spent about $30 billion on legal marijuana last year. That compares with roughly $20 billion spent on chocolate and $8 billion spent on craft brews.
Crews work to put out fire at former Wilbur Chocolate Co. building in Lititz
Crews work to put out fire at former Wilbur Chocolate Co. building in Lititz
Crews battled a fire at the former Wilbur Chocolate Company building in Lititz. The fire was at the Blackworth Live Fire and Grill. Officials said the fire was reported just before 7:00 p.m. and North Broad Street was closed as a result. No injuries were reported in the fire.
Powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in eastern Pennsylvania
Powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in eastern Pennsylvania
Seven bodies have been recovered from the site of a powerful explosion at a chocolate factory in a small town in eastern Pennsylvania. Rescue crews had been using heat imaging equipment and dogs to search for possible survivors after the blast destroyed one building and damaged a neighboring building.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s chocolate bars go vegan
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s chocolate bars go vegan
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are getting the vegan treatment. The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese’s Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally. A second plant-based offering, Hershey’s Plant-Based Extra Creamy with Almonds and Sea Salt, will follow in April.
‘Jeremy’s Chocolate’ Sells More Than 300,000 Chocolate Bars In Just Over 36 Hours
‘Jeremy’s Chocolate’ Sells More Than 300,000 Chocolate Bars In Just Over 36 Hours
“Jeremy’s Chocolate”, the new business line founded by Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boreing in response to a woke stunt by Hershey’s, has sold 300,000 non-woke candy bars less than two days after it was launched. The chocolate bars, which come in two varieties, “HeHim” and “SheHer”, were created after Hershey’s rolled out an International Women’s Day marketing campaign that featured a man who identifies as a woman as one of its spokespersons. Boreing promptly entered the chocolate business, and, in a rebuke of Hershey’s, made clear The Daily Wire would not compromise on the definition of womanhood.
Chocolate brand Toblerone to stop using the iconic swiss mountain logo
Chocolate brand Toblerone to stop using the iconic swiss mountain logo
The image of the Matterhorn mountain peak will soon disappear from the packaging of Toblerone chocolate bars because the brand’s US owner is moving some production outside of Switzerland to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava. Mondelez International Inc., which produces the triangular treat, is changing the design of the mountain depicted on the cardboard wrapper so as not to violate the Swissness Act. The design will be a more generic mountain rather than the famous Matterhorn. Packaging will now read “established in Switzerland,” rather than “of Switzerland.” Under Switzerland’s Swissness Act, passed in 2017, national symbols and Swiss crosses are not permitted on the packaging of products that don’t meet Swissness criteria.
11 Sweet Facts About Cadbury Chocolate
11 Sweet Facts About Cadbury Chocolate
To sugar-lovers in the U.S., Cadbury is best known as the maker of the cream-filled eggs that appear in stores each spring for Easter. But their full lineup of sweets includes close to 100 products that are beloved in the UK and around the world. Here are 11 decadent facts about the candy brand (click HERE).
There’s a Good Reason Europeans Think American Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit
There’s a Good Reason Europeans Think American Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit
Hershey’s chocolate bars have a different reputation overseas than they do in America. Writing for The Guardian, Arwa Mahdawi compared the taste of American chocolate to, “sawdust that’s been drowned in sugar and soaked with baby vomit.” But bias alone doesn’t account for this perception; certain ingredients in Hershey’s milk chocolate contribute to its controversial flavor.
Teacher buried in chocolate M&M-themed casket for funeral in tribute to her ex-pupils
Teacher buried in chocolate M&M-themed casket for funeral in tribute to her ex-pupils
A retired teacher was buried in a chocolate themed M&M casket for her funeral in tribute to her former students. Ex-language and arts teacher Mary Stocks Martin, from Arizona, US, decided to build the casket with her son after her pupils used to nickname her “M&M” due to her initials. Students would often gift her M&M gifts which would fill up her classrooms, according to her family. Click HERE to see picture of the casket!
How China and India Could Transform the Chocolate Business
How China and India Could Transform the Chocolate Business
A rise in worldwide consumption would test an industry built largely on exploitation. People around the world eat about 7 million metric tons of chocolate every year. But chocolate isn’t just a sweet way to end a meal or a potential present for a loved one. It’s also a $128 billion annual business that offers a window into international commodity trading, colonial history, and the consumption habits of emerging markets. Read more, HERE.
Who knew about fiber in chocolate?
Who knew about fiber in chocolate?
High-fiber chocolate won’t send your blood-sugar levels soaring the way the other stuff does. You may not have really thought of chocolate as having any fiber in it at all (though unprocessed cocoa beans are actually very high in it), and it’s not always easy to see the fiber content as it doesn’t need to be shown on the nutritional label (fiber is a carbohydrate, but only the whole amount of carbs need be shown, it’s not broken down). If you have a regular favorite chocolate, you can write to the makers and ask.
Why chocolate cravings strike a week or two before a menstrual period
Why chocolate cravings strike a week or two before a menstrual period
Premenstrual cravings for sugary or salty food may be caused by inflammation. A study suggests that women who have high levels of inflammatory markers in their blood a week or two before they start their period are more likely to crave food like chocolate. However, another researcher says inflammation may not be driving these cravings, with unknown factors potentially being involved.
How to Avoid Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate
How to Avoid Lead and Cadmium in Chocolate
We all likely still remember the (bad) news from this past December: A Consumer Reports investigation found 23 of the 28 dark chocolates from different brands they tested contained harmful levels of lead and cadmium. The results of the investigation made the rounds over mainstream media and is still very much in the minds of those who love the sweet treat—especially with Valentine’s Day barely behind us and Easter looming ahead. It’s important to note that the Consumer Reports’ investigation was not peer-reviewed, nor did it contain large amounts of evidence. However, it does show eerily similar levels of heavy metals compared to a study published by the FDA in 2018 as well as other peer-reviewed studies dating back to 2005. These heavy metals are dangerous, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up dark chocolate entirely. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce your risk of getting these dangerous heavy metals in your system (click HERE to learn more).
UK: Thief admits stealing thousands of chocolate Easter eggs
UK: Thief admits stealing thousands of chocolate Easter eggs
A man who prosecutors said broke into a U.K. industrial park to steal almost 200,000 chocolate Easter eggs has pleaded guilty to theft and criminal damage. Prosecutors said Tuesday that the thief used a metal grinder to break through a gate at an industrial park in Telford, central England, on Saturday, then used a stolen semi truck to tow away a trailer loaded with Cadbury Creme Eggs and other chocolate goods worth more than 31,000 pounds ($38,000).
Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate
Mars Wrigley fined by OSHA after workers fell into vat of chocolate
Mars Wrigley was fined by federal workplace safety authorities in response to an incident last year in which two workers fell into a vat of chocolate. The central Pennsylvania confectionary factory will now be required to pay more than $14,500 over the accident from June. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Mars Wrigley in the accident at the Elizabethtown M&M/Mars factory. The agency said the workers were not authorized to work in the tanks and had not been trained on the proper safety procedures for the equipment. According to officials, two workers employed by an outside contracting firm fell into the partially filled chocolate tank as they were conducting maintenance work. Emergency personnel responded to the facility and were able to free the workers by cutting a hole in the bottom of the tank.
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14, 2023
Happy Valentine’s Day! February 14, 2023
Why We Give Chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
Why We Give Chocolate on Valentine’s Day.
When Valentine’s Day comes around, many people run around trying to buy gifts for their significant others. Flowers, cards, and boxes of chocolate are staples when it comes to this holiday. But, why chocolate? Why is that sweet treat always a staple of Valentine’s Day? To find out, click HERE.
Can You Eat Chocolate If You Have Diabetes?
Can You Eat Chocolate If You Have Diabetes?
People with diabetes are often advised to limit their consumption of sweets and treats to help manage their blood sugar levels. But a crucial component of a healthy eating pattern is that it’s enjoyable so you can stick with it for the long haul—which means including the occasional treat is a smart move. That might lead you to wonder whether chocolate should be avoided by those with diabetes or if folks can, in fact, enjoy the beloved sweet once in a while. You can eat chocolate if you have diabetes, as long as you keep a few things in mind (click HERE).
Happy Chocolate Day! February 9, 2023
Happy Chocolate Day! February 9, 2023
Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient
Chocolate chemistry – a food scientist explains how the beloved treat gets its flavor, texture and tricky reputation as an ingredient
Whether it is enjoyed as creamy milk chocolate truffles, baked in a devilishly dark chocolate cake or even poured as hot cocoa, Americans on average consume almost 20 pounds (9 kilograms) of chocolate in a year. People have been enjoying chocolate for at least 4,000 years, starting with Mesoamericans who brewed a drink from the seeds of cacao trees. In the 16th and 17th centuries, both the trees and the beverage spread across the world, and chocolate today is a trillion-dollar global industry. Here are the answers to some of the most frequent questions about this unique and complex food. (Click, HERE)
Congresswoman Proposes Forcing Schools to Provide Chocolate Milk to Children
Congresswoman Proposes Forcing Schools to Provide Chocolate Milk to Children
New York Republican representative Elise Stefanik has introduced a bill that would make it federal law for schools to provide chocolate milk, in a broadside against supposed plans by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to ban it over health concerns. On February 3, Stefanik introduced the Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023, which would force schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program to offer at least one flavored milk option. The amendment to the National School Lunch Act would also provisions for schools to offer lactose-free milk. The legislation follows a row over the drink in 2022 after Adams said in January that there was a “conversation” about a possible ban. The Democratic mayor has touted his credentials as a vegan in the past and supported his predecessor, Bill de Blasio, in his efforts to ban chocolate milk in 2019 while Brooklyn borough president.
Happy Chocolate Lover’s Month! February, 2023
Happy Chocolate Lover’s Month! February, 2023
Hershey’s Chocolate World Celebrates 50 Years of Fun
Hershey’s Chocolate World Celebrates 50 Years of Fun
In 2023, Hershey’s Chocolate World Attraction is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary with a full roster of exciting experiences, events, and a brand-new attraction, plus an official 50th birthday celebration on June 30, 2023. Over 117 million visitors have passed through Hershey’s Chocolate World’s doors since its official opening in 1973. For 50 years, families have delighted in the destination’s educational and entertaining attractions such as The Hershey’s Chocolate Tour, Create Your Own Candy Bar, Hershey Trolley Works, and Hershey’s Unwrapped.
Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! January 31, 2023
Happy National Hot Chocolate Day! January 31, 2023
Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following U.S. report
Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following U.S. report
Last month, Consumer Reports (CR) revealed that dozens of dark chocolate products sold in the U.S. contain cadmium and lead — two heavy metals that can cause a variety of health problems, like kidney damage and immune system suppression, in both children and adults. Some of the products listed in the report included chocolates from Hershey’s, Theo, Trader Joe’s, and Lindt, among other popular brands — many of which are sold in Canada. However, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada’s assessments, the metal levels detected in those products don’t pose a risk to consumers at present. Why are there toxic metal in foods? Read more, HERE.
Chocolate coats tongue to give melt-in-mouth sensation, study finds
Chocolate coats tongue to give melt-in-mouth sensation, study finds
The irresistible melt-in-the-mouth sensation of chocolate comes down to the way it lubricates the tongue, according to scientists. A study investigated the physical process by which a solid square of chocolate morphs into a smooth emulsion. It found that chocolate released a fatty film that coats the tongue, giving a smooth sensation for the entire time it is in the mouth. Dr Siavash Soltanahmadi, the study’s lead researcher at the University of Leeds, said the findings could be used to design low-fat chocolate that mimicked the sensation of a high-fat product.
Barry Callebaut Shares Chocolate Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Barry Callebaut Shares Chocolate Trends for 2023 and Beyond
Chocolate confectionery is an important and dynamic market, expected to be worth over $128 billion/ €107 billion in global retail sales by the end of 2023, with a volume Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.9% CAGR over the next 3 years to 2025, according to Euromonitor 2022 research. Innovation plays a key role in that growth projection to meet the latest needs of consumers. The type of indulgence consumers choose depends on their mood or mindset, and their specific attitude towards life.
M&M’s new packaging is causing a stir
M&M’s new packaging is causing a stir
M&M’S is making a statement with its latest candy pack, which features an all-female set of characters — including Purple, its newest addition. It put the company once again knee-deep into culture wars controversy. Candy maker Mars announced that the limited edition all-female pack will include only Purple, Brown and Green — the candy’s trio of female characters, who are upside-down on the package — to “celebrate women everywhere who are flipping the status quo.” The packs are currently on sale.
Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! January 27, 2023
Happy National Chocolate Cake Day! January 27, 2023
Dark Chocolate Isn’t the Only Food With Heavy Metals.
Dark Chocolate Isn’t the Only Food With Heavy Metals.
A recent Consumer Reports investigation struck fear into the hearts of chocolate lovers everywhere. After testing 28 dark chocolate bars, scientists detected the heavy metals lead and cadmium in all of them. For 23 of the chocolate bars, eating just an ounce would put an adult above the daily upper threshold recommended for heavy metals in food by public-health officials in California, which the authors said they chose because it is the most protective standard available. Experts say, however, that this report offers just one small window into a larger problem. Heavy metals are detectable in many different foods, and limited testing and a lack of labeling requirements leave consumers in the dark. But there are steps you can take to limit your exposure and protect your family. Read more HERE.
Confectioners defend safety of dark chocolate
Confectioners defend safety of dark chocolate
The National Confectioners Association has defended the safety of dark chocolate after Consumer Reports brought attention to the amount of cadmium and lead in the products in a report issued Dec. 15. “Chocolate and cocoa are safe to eat and can be enjoyed as treats as they have been for centuries,” the NCA said. “The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) guidelines cited in the Consumer Reports study are not food safety standards. An expert investigation conducted through our prior California Proposition 65 settlement (with As You Sow) concluded that cadmium and lead are present in cocoa and chocolate due to soil and that bean cleaning during processing of cocoa beans reduces lead and cadmium in chocolate products…” Read more HERE.
Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate
Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate
Consumer Reports found dangerous heavy metals in chocolate from Hershey’s, Theo, Trader Joe’s and other popular brands. For more of this story and the ones that had the most lead and cadmium, as well as some that are safer, click HERE.
Love Of ‘Dark Chocolate’ Keeps Long Island, NY Holocaust Survivor, 110, Going
Love Of ‘Dark Chocolate’ Keeps Long Island, NY Holocaust Survivor, 110, Going
As for her amazing longevity, Rose Girone attributes it to her love of “dark chocolate” and her only child.
Barry Callebaut announces groundbreaking of new chocolate factory in Neemrana, India
Barry Callebaut announces groundbreaking of new chocolate factory in Neemrana, India
The Barry Callebaut Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, announced the groundbreaking of its third manufacturing facility in India. Upon completion of the new chocolate factory, India will become Barry Callebaut’s largest chocolate producing market in Region Asia Pacific. With this announcement, Barry Callebaut’s total investment in India over the last 5 years is projected to exceed CHF 50 million.
Cacao-Free Chocolate Hits Market
Cacao-Free Chocolate Hits Market
What is being billed as the first “cacao-free” chocolate is now being marketed to British consumers by a startup company. WNWN (Waste Not, Want Not) Food Labs rolled out Waim! Bars to British consumers in September. The name is a play off Daim, the name of a popular candy bar marketed in Europe by Mondelēz International. WNWN has developed a process for making chocolate from carob seeds and fermented barley. Carob has long been used as a chocolate substitute, but the use of barley is new and yields a product that is much closer to traditional cacao-based chocolate.
Can You Fight Inflammation by Drinking Hot Chocolate?
Can You Fight Inflammation by Drinking Hot Chocolate?
The right kind of cacao in your mug could bring health benefits with every sip.
Chocolate is having a moment
Chocolate is having a moment
Chocolate makers are reporting booming sales as stressed out customers reach for something sweet to take the edge off. In the third quarter, 2022, sales of Hershey’s (HSY) chocolates, which include Reese’s, Kit Kat and Hershey bars, jumped 12.6% in retail. Mondelez (MDLZ), the global snack brand that makes Toblerone, Cadbury and others, said its chocolate sales grew 9.3% in the quarter.
Barry Callebaut introduces the second generation of chocolate
Barry Callebaut introduces the second generation of chocolate
140 years after the emergence of the first generation, Barry Callebaut announces the second generation of chocolate. The 2nd Gen chocolate is as pure as it can be: Dark chocolate contains two ingredients, milk chocolate also contains dairy. This new product design is a testament to nature’s flavors as well as the mindfully living consumer by putting ‘cocoa first, sugar last’.
How the world’s best chocolate is getting even better
How the world’s best chocolate is getting even better
In Madagascar, an updated approach to producing cocoa is protecting the country’s endangered lemurs.
Happy National Chocolate Day! October 28, 2022
Happy National Chocolate Day! October 28, 2022
Experts Unwrap The Success Story Of India’s Chocolate Industry
Experts Unwrap The Success Story Of India’s Chocolate Industry
Watch this video (click HERE) to learn about India’s chocolate industry success story.
India makes ‘the smoothest chocolate’ in the world
India makes ‘the smoothest chocolate’ in the world
A breakthrough technological innovation by ITC Ltd. has made it possible for Fabelle Exquisite Chocolates, the in-house luxury chocolate brand from ITC Ltd. to create chocolates as fine as seven microns. Known for crafting unrivaled chocolate experiences, Fabelle Finesse is the smoothest chocolate ever made, and it is made in India. It offers an unrivaled smoothness and melt-in-your-mouth feel. The chocolate was unveiled by Fabelle in collaboration with Chef Adriano Zumbo, a renowned Australian patissier and TV personality.
How To Start A Chocolate Business
How To Start A Chocolate Business
Do you love chocolate? Do you dream of starting your own chocolate business? If so, you’re in luck! This blog post will teach you how to start a chocolate business from scratch. It will cover everything from choosing the right ingredients to marketing your products. So, what are you waiting for? Start reading! (click HERE)
Nestlé pays to eliminate child labor from chocolate supply chain
You’ve (Probably) Been Storing And Eating Your Chocolate All Wrong
You’ve (Probably) Been Storing And Eating Your Chocolate All Wrong
The optimum temperature for keeping chocolate at its best is 18ºC, according to food scientists at Galaxy, meaning unless you have an exceptionally hot household, a cupboard will do just fine. Despite this, over three quarters (78%) have been getting this wrong, by popping their sweet treats into the fridge. Perhaps surprisingly, the company’s food scientists recommend the best time to eat chocolate is earlier in the day, between 9am -11am – something only one in five (20%) of Brits already do. Apparently, this will ensure your palate isn’t tainted by other flavors from lunch. To take this idea one step further, they recommend drinking a glass of cold water before indulging in chocolate. Learn more, HERE.
Food Experts Say Chocolate Shouldn’t Be Kept In The Fridge
Food Experts Say Chocolate Shouldn’t Be Kept In The Fridge
Food experts are advising people not to put chocolate in the fridge. A survey by Galaxy, of 2,000 adults, found 78% store chocolate in the fridge. 18 degrees celsius is believed to be the perfect temperature for chocolate to be both stored and eaten. Experts say the low temperatures, and high humidity levels in fridges can cause blooms, oxidation, and transfers of taste and odor of the chocolate.