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The Organic Chocolate Revolution & The Amazing Lure of Chocolate
The price for organically grown cocoa products is nearly 4 times higher than non-organic cocoa.
There are very few foods bring out the passion of chocolate, going beyond a love of sweetness as in most candies and desserts.
The Roots of Chocolate & Organic Chocolate
The Cacao tree is very difficult to grow, there are very few instances of it bearing fruit outside its natural setting which is a band 20 degrees north and 20 degrees south of the Equator.
Twice the work is required for organic chocolate because they use only natural compost on their trees rather than fertilizers that are man made.
The Physiological Effects of Chocolate & Storing Chocolate
Chocolate contains many substances some of them can be addictive like caffeine (in minute amounts).
Because chocolate is very sensitive to temperature and humidity, it needs to be stored between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius or 59 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit, with a humidity level of less than 50%.
The Spread of the Cacao Tree & Melting Chocolate
The age of colonialism saw the start of the spread of the cacao tree, as did the introduction of cacao beans and chocolate as well.
It isnt always easy to get chocolate to melt and set the right way when we are at home.
Processing Secrets of Chocolate & Preparing Cacao the Maya Way
When the manufacturer receives the beans, they will
probably combine several types from different regions
and types of cacao, like coffee producers do.
According to studies the Maya had many ways to
prepare foods with cacao.
Types of Chocolate & The Menier Chocolate Company
A dusting of cocoa powder with a soft creamy center
surrounded by a thin shell of chocolate would be a
good description of Chocolate truffles.
Posters by Firmin Bouisset showing a little girl
writing Chocolat Menier on a wall or window began
the use of advertising for Menier in 1893.
Unusual Facts About Chocolate & The Aztecs
Chocolate has one of the highest concentrations of lead of all the foods eaten by Westerners.
The Aztecs had a great love of chocolate and it was one of their favorite drinks.
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