Chocolate Facts, FAQs, Myths, & Research Blog

What is a chocolate truffle?

What is a chocolate truffle?

In The KitchenGeosephNovember 21, 2022FAQs, FACTS, Facts

What is a chocolate bonbon?

What is a chocolate bonbon?

In The KitchenGeosephNovember 21, 2022FAQs, FACTS

How many varieties of cacao exist?

What are the varieties or types of cacao trees that exist in the world?

Fun Facts, Cacao & BotanyGeosephOctober 31, 2022FACTS

Where is the best place to find and purchase fine bean-to-bar chocolate?

Where is the best place to find and purchase fine bean-to-bar chocolate?

Where is the best place to find and locate fine craft bean-to-bar chocolate around the world?

Fun Facts, Chocolate TastingGeosephOctober 31, 2022FAQs

How does a chocolate sommelier choose chocolate?

How does a chocolate sommelier choose chocolate?

How does a chocolate sommelier choose their chocolate?

Chocolate TastingGeosephOctober 31, 2022FAQs

Myth: Chocolate pairs very well with wine.

Myth: Chocolate pairs very well with wine.

In The Kitchen, Chocolate TastingGeosephOctober 29, 2022Myths

The difference between a chocolatier and chocolate maker.

The difference between a chocolatier and chocolate maker.

What is the difference between a chocolatier and a bean-to-bar chocolate maker?

Fun Facts, Chocolate Making, ChocolatierGeosephOctober 26, 2022FAQs

Relationship of sensory and instrumental aroma measurements of dark chocolate as influenced by fermentation method, roasting, and conching conditions

Relationship of sensory and instrumental aroma measurements of dark chocolate as influenced by fermentation method, roasting, and conching conditions

Chocolate Making, Cacao & BotanyGeosephOctober 20, 2022Research

Chocolate quality and conching

Conching and its impact on chocolate quality, rheology, flavour, flow, safety and nutrition.

Chocolate Making, In The KitchenGeosephSeptember 8, 2022Research

The elemental composition of chocolates is related to cacao content and origin: A multi-element fingerprinting analysis of single origin chocolates

The elemental composition of chocolates is related to cacao content and origin: A multi-element fingerprinting analysis of single origin chocolates

Health & Nutrition, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 23, 2022makers, Research

What pollinates cacao trees?

cacao midges forcipomyia biting midges pollinate cacao trees

Fun Facts, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 15, 2022FAQs

Evidence For The Effect Of The Cocoa Bean Flavour Environment During Fermentation On The Final Flavour Profile Of Cocoa

Chocolate Making, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 15, 2022farmers, genetics, Research

MYTH: Chocolate is full of sugar!

Sugar and glycemic index in chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, as compared to other foods.

In The Kitchen, Ingredients, NutritionGeosephAugust 15, 2022Myths

What is cocoa butter?

Cocoa butter constituents TAGS

Ingredients, In The KitchenGeosephAugust 12, 2022FAQs

Cacao tree facts and stats

Theobroma Cacao tree facts and stats

Fun Facts, Statistics, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 11, 2022FACTS

Is cocoa and cocaine related?

Is cocoa and cocaine related in any way?

Fun Facts, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 11, 2022FAQs

Is chocolate and coffee related?

Coffee and cacao or chocolate are not related plants.

Fun Facts, Chocolate Tasting, Cacao & BotanyGeosephAugust 11, 2022FAQs

What is vegan chocolate?

What is vegan chocolate. Is chocolate vegan?

Nutrition, Ingredients, In The Kitchen, Chocolate TastingGeosephAugust 11, 2022FAQs

Is there caffeine in chocolate?

Does chocolate contain caffeine, and how much caffeine does chocolate contain?

Nutrition, Fun Facts, Chocolate TastingGeosephAugust 11, 2022FAQs

Is Nutella real chocolate?

Nutella a spreadable gianduja

Fun Facts, Chocolate TastingGeosephAugust 11, 2022FAQs