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COCOA BUTTER

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022
4 mins read
What is cocoa butter Cocoa butter is a natural oil, which is present in every cocoa seed, which means that also in every cocoa bean. More about seeds and beans…
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how to prepare cocoa drink
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HOW TO PREPARE COCOA – HOT AND COLD

December 15, 2021January 28, 2022
2 mins read
Today let's look how to properly prepare cocoa drink. In the article on how cocoa powder is made, I mention that alkali salts are added to Dutch-type cocoa to make it…
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HOW ARRIBA COCOA IS PROCESSED
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HOW ARRIBA COCOA IS PROCESSED

November 27, 2021January 28, 2022
3 mins read
Cocoa beans are the seeds of the Cocoa Tree and are hidden in its fruits, which are large pods growing directly from the trunk and branches of the Cocoa Tree. Let's…
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cacao mass - the essential of chocolate
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COCOA MASS – THE ESSENTIAL OF CHOCOLATE

November 26, 2021January 28, 2022
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Cocoa mass is the prevalent ingredient in chocolate and therefore it destines the whole choclate quality and character. In order for cocoa beans to become chocolate, they must first be…
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ARRIBA COCOA – ECUADORIAN TREASURE

November 22, 2021January 29, 2022
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The legend of Arriba An old legend tells how a Swiss chocolate-maker set out on a journey along the Ecuadorian coast in the 19th century. When he found himself on the…
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HOW MUCH IS COCOA?

November 22, 2021May 13, 2022
3 mins read
Cocoa as a commodity Cocoa is a standardized commodity traded on exchanges, specifically on futures markets, which are centralized exchanges where you can order cocoa in predetermined units, in the…
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HOW MANY COCOA BEANS ARE IN THE CHOCOLATE BAR?

November 22, 2021January 29, 2022
4 mins read
How many cocoa beans are in the chocolate bar? I once got this question on the farmers' market and I must admit that it caught me off guard and I more…
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WHAT DOES A COCOA PLANTATION LOOK LIKE

November 22, 2021February 7, 2022
2 mins read
Today we look at a medium-sized Ecuadorian cocoa plantation that focuses on the premium Arriba variety. As can be seen, the plantation does not have to be just a flat,…
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WHAT EXACTLY IS COCOA POWDER AND HOW IS IT MADE

November 21, 2021February 7, 2022
3 mins read
A bit of history Most people probably think of cocoa as cocoa powder. After all, next to chocolate, I would say the second most famous cocoa product. Its production started in…
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WHAT IS A CACAO TREE AND WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

November 21, 2021February 7, 2022
4 mins read
What exactly is cocoa? In our country, this term is connected with a hot drink, or with the powder from which it is made. But what is the powder made of? It's made…
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