2023年7月31日 · A guide to some of the most popular types of chocolate and cocoa products, alongside a look at their characteristics and nutritional values.

cocoa, highly concentrated powder made from chocolate liquor—a paste prepared from cocoa beans, the fruit of the cacao—and used in beverages and as a flavouring ingredient. Cocoa is the key ingredient in chocolate and chocolate confections.

2022年10月20日 · With so many options — from Dutch to natural to black — cocoa powder gets confusing. Here's your guide to different types and how to use them.

2022年1月27日 · Cacao refers to raw beans harvested from the cacao tree while cocoa refers to the products derived from roasted beans. Healthline.com reports that cacao beans undergo a few processing stages: fermentation(1), drying(2), roasting(3), crushing(4), grinding(5).

2023年5月22日 · Today, cocoa is most famous for its role in chocolate production. However, modern research has revealed that it does indeed contain important compounds that can benefit your health. Here are 11...

2024年5月12日 · Here is an explanation of the enticing world of cocoa products, uncovering a plethora of options beyond your usual chocolate bar. From cocoa powder to cacao nibs, each product brings its unique flavor profile and culinary possibilities.

2022年8月29日 · Here’s a quick visual cocoa guide that highlights the transformation of dried cocoa beans, to roasted beans, to shelled beans, to cocoa nibs to cocoa powder.

2024年11月21日 · Discover the origins of cocoa and learn about the various processes involved in creating different cocoa products. Dive into the nuances of single-origin chocolates and the intricate flavor profiles they offer.

2024年8月16日 · Expert's lesson on cocoa powder, plus natural vs dutch-processed cocoa, how to store cocoa powder, and the best cocoa powder brands on the market.

Chocolate and cocoa products are only roughly classified; there are hundreds of variations on the market, alone or in combination with other foods or confections. Chocolate and cocoa require storage at 18–20 °C (65–68 °F), with relative humidity below 50 percent.