Category: Understanding Chocolate
Learn more about the history of chocolate at Globechocca. What makes these confections so special?
Discover the main types of chocolate, from dark and milk to white, ruby and couverture, with simple explanations of ingredients, uses and flavour differences.
Confused by praline and gianduja? Learn the difference between these nutty chocolate favourites, where they come from and how they are used in chocolate making.
Learn how to temper chocolate at home with a clear step-by-step guide covering tools, temperatures and tips for a smooth, glossy finish.
Find out what perfectly tempered chocolate should look, feel and sound like, with practical tips to avoid streaks, bloom and dull finishes.
Have you ever wondered what is chocolate made of and how chocolate is made? This step-by-step guide will explain the journey chocolate takes from the cacao tree to your home. It takes many steps to transform cacao beans into delicious chocolate and all of these steps are necessary for the production of quality chocolate. Chocolate…
Chocolate truffles and mushroom truffles may sound similar, but they couldn’t be more different. Chocolate truffles are a delicious indulgence that are increasingly popular and are often a combination of chocolate, cream, and other ingredients that are melted together, rolled into balls, and often coated in cocoa powder. Mushroom truffles are a type of fungi…
Chocolate has a long, rich history that stretches back centuries, beginning with its discovery and use by the ancient cultures of Mesoamerica of South America. From its humble beginnings as a simple drink made from roasted and ground cacao beans, chocolate has come to be one of the most beloved treats around the world. What…
