Compound chocolate, it’s the lower-cost alternative that’s missing the flavor, the texture, and the cocoa butter of true chocolate. Compound chocolate, also known as compound coating, is a manufactured product made from cocoa and vegetable fats as opposed to pure…
Types of Chocolate
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Chocolate wine is the perfect combination of two popular treats, wine and chocolate. It combines the sweetness of chocolate with the smoky, fruit-forward flavor of traditional red and white varieties. This unique dessert wine has become increasingly popular over the…
Chocolate mousse is a classic French dessert made with chocolate, heavy cream, and egg whites. It has a light, airy texture that melts on the tongue and is perfect for any special occasion and can be flavored with anything from…
Chocolate ganache is a rich and decadent mixture of chocolate, cream, and butter that can be used for many different desserts. It’s made by heating heavy cream until it just begins to boil, then pouring it over chopped dark or…
Ruby chocolate is a type of chocolate that was invented by Swiss chocolatier Barry Callebaut in 2017. It is made from ruby cocoa beans, which are rare and have a pinkish hue. The beans are fermented for two days, then…
White chocolate is a variety of chocolate that contains cocoa butter, milk solids, and sugar. Unlike milk or dark chocolate, white chocolate does not contain any cocoa powder. The first white chocolate was made in 1930 by Nestle chemist Rudolph…