Son muchos los clientes de mi tienda que me preguntan si vendo «chocolate belga». Cuando digo que no, a veces parecen decepcionados, o incluso salen sin comprar nada. El cacao no crece en Bélgica, así que esta pregunta siempre me pilla un poco por imprevista. Me están preguntando qué formato tienen los bombones, o quieren
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It's an issue that's had people up in arms for a while now: is white chocolate technically chocolate? It's pretty likely that at some point, a friend or family member has observed you eating a piece of white chocolate and felt the need to say snootily, "white chocolate isn't real chocolate." I know it's happened to me tons of times!
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Ganache and praliné are two of the most common bonbon fillings. If you're interested in the science of chocolate, keep reading! We'll dive into what defines each of these fillings, and how they're different.
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When someone tells you they make artisan chocolate, what does that mean, exactly? Within the world of chocolate there are many steps, starting with the growing of the cacao trees that takes place in the rainforest or the plantation, and ending with the moment when you sit down to enjoy a bonbon or a good chocolate bar. We'll take a look at the process of chocolate production and explain the difference between the two principal streams in artisan chocolate making: the chocolate maker and the chocolatier.
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Chocolate prices skyrocketed in 2024 - concretely, 130% - and prices are expected to continue rising in 2025. We'll examine some of the factors that influence the price of chocolate, and how a small change in purchasing decisions can help you get more bang for your buck.
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Chocolate is sold to us in hard, rectangular tablets. It can be dark, milk or white - but have you ever wondered what exactly is inside? You may be surprised to hear how many steps are required to produce this sweet delicacy.
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There are many ways to decorate chocolates. Today we'll take a look at the methods we tend to use at Danielle Pacheco Chocolatier.
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If you like chocolate, you might have wondered what the difference was between well-known brands and smaller artisan chocolatiers. Turns out, it's not just about the price!
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Although we always recommend storing chocolate out of the fridge, preferably in a dark closet, the fact remains that after a certain temperature your chocolate does become liquid. Not only does this affect shelf life, but it also alters its appearance and structure. Our bonbons weren't designed to eat with a spoon!
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La Unión Europea acaba de aprobar una nueva legislación que busca reducir la deforestación y la degradación forestal. Aprende como afectará a los productores de cacao y la industria del chocolate. ¿Qué es la nueva legislación que la UE ha adoptado para luchar contra la deforestación? Dentro de los próximos 18 meses, las compañías que
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