I love chocolate for its gratifying flavor, soothing aroma, and even nutritional value. Unfortunately, I have recently learned that this “healthier” dessert isn’t without its drawbacks: Some dark chocolate bars have been discovered to contain the heavy metals cadmium and…
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I like to answer the tough questions in the world of chocolate. Is white chocolate REALLY chocolate? Is chocolate “candy” or not? And today I tackle a big one… Is red velvet cake just a chocolate cake with red food…
First off, if the reaction you are having is severe, than it’s likely that you are experiencing an allergic reaction to the chocolate. In addition to possibly being allergic to cocoa, chocolate can contain ingredients such as milk, nuts, and…
The answer is yes, cocoa powder is gluten free. If you’re one of the millions of people who follow a gluten-free diet and you were worried you would miss out on using cocoa powder in your favorite desserts, don’t be….
Tempering white chocolate is a process that takes practice and skill to get right, but it can be done at home with the right tools and ingredients. To temper white chocolate correctly, you must first choose the right white chocolate….
Dark chocolate is becoming increasingly popular due to its many positive health effects, in addition to its wonderful flavor obviously. Studies have been conducted to evaluate the potential benefits associated with consuming dark chocolate, which is packed with minerals, antioxidants,…
Chocolate has been a beloved sweet treat for centuries, but is it really candy? It certainly looks like candy, with its sweet taste and colorful wrappers. Chocolate comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes – from bars to truffles…
Welcome to Mike’s Chocolate Glossary! Here you will find a comprehensive list of words related to chocolate, from its history and production process to the many varieties available today. Whether you are an experienced chocolatier or just someone who loves…
Cocoa is grown in a variety of climates, including tropical and subtropical regions. The regions where cocoa is most commonly grown are Africa and Central and South America. Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are the largest cocoa growing countries, followed by…
The history of chocolate is a long and complicated one, with many different cultures contributing to its development. The history of chocolate begins with the ancient Maya and Aztecs, who revered cacao as a sacred gift from the gods. The…
Chocolate is a type of food that is made from the cocoa bean. It is usually eaten as a dessert or snack and comes in many different flavors and varieties. Chocolate has been around for centuries and is enjoyed by…
For years now, there has been a debate raging in the culinary world over whether white chocolate is “real” chocolate or not. On one side of the argument are those who insist that white chocolate is not true chocolate because…
If you buy as much chocolate as I do, you have probably wondered if chocolate expires. Or maybe you have a bag of chocolate chips that has been in the pantry for years. Like all food products, chocolate has a…
If you love white chocolate, then you likely know that it’s not really chocolate at all. It’s cocoa butter with sugar and milk added. What you might not know is that white chocolate generally doesn’t have any caffeine in it….
The FDA does not regulate the manufacturing process of chocolate, so it’s possible for gluten-containing ingredients to slip into a batch of chocolate. Additionally, manufacturers may not label all ingredients with their gluten content. Some companies does use dedicated equipment…
If you’re a fan of chocolate, you might be wondering whether it has caffeine. After all, this is one of the most common sources of this stimulant. But just how much caffeine is in chocolate? In truth, there are different…
If you’re like most people, you think about chocolate in one of two ways: either as a delicious treat that should be eaten sparingly, or as a superfood packed with antioxidants. It is true that cocoa can be good for…