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Heavy Metals and elements and a cacao pod graphic

Current EU Regulations: Cadmium, Other Heavy Me...

An explanation of Cadmium and other heavy metals and elements naturally occurring in cacao, including a brief explanation of the European Union regulations regarding these.

Current EU Regulations: Cadmium, Other Heavy Me...

Iced Drinks with Cacao

Iced Drinks with Cacao

Summer is right around the corner, and so are all the fun, flavorful iced drink recipes you can create with cacao. Whether you've been on a health kick or simply...

Iced Drinks with Cacao

Chocolate:  An explanation of commodity trading and child labor in the cocoa industry. - What’s The Difference between Craft, Bean-to-Bar, And Industrial?

Chocolate: An explanation of commodity trading...

A brief summary of different terms in the chocolate industry: sustainable cocoa, craft or artisanal chocolate, bean-to-bar chocolate, chocolate couverture, chocolate compound, and an insight into the international trading practices...

Chocolate: An explanation of commodity trading...

Cacao in Beer: How to brew with Cacao Nibs

Cacao in Beer: How to brew with Cacao Nibs

Without beer, socialization would not come as easy to humankind as it did and without cacao, the world would not have developed a sweet tooth. And when to combine both...

Cacao in Beer: How to brew with Cacao Nibs

The Magical Chocolate Lab at Wekiva High School

The Magical Chocolate Lab at Wekiva High School

When we think of a chocolate lab what instantly crosses your mind? Chocolate rivers of smooth and creamy chocolate transforming into all types of chocolate bars and snacks like the...

The Magical Chocolate Lab at Wekiva High School

Natural Light and alkalized dark cocoa powder

The Difference Between Natural and Alkalized Ca...

A brief description of the difference between natural, alkalized, and hyper-alkalized cocoa powder, and which one is the most suitable for baking, beverages, ice creams, brewing, and more.

The Difference Between Natural and Alkalized Ca...