Chocolate Facts

Explore chocolate types, ingredients, benefits, and simple how-tos, from tasting and tempering to storage and everyday questions.

Different Types of Chocolate and Chocolates

The story of chocolate began in Central America around 4,000 years ago, thanks to the Maya and the Aztecs who first prepared a drink called Xocoātl, made from cocoa flavoured...

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Can You Eat Chocolate While Breastfeeding?

We all know about chocolate’s wonderful properties—not only can it boost your mood, but it can also have positive effects on your overall wellbeing. However, there are moments in life...

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What Is Cocoa Butter, How Is It Made and How to Use It

Cocoa butter is one of the key ingredients in our beloved chocolate, as well as an essential ally in both the kitchen and the beauty world. Here’s everything you need...

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Cocoa: All the Existing Varieties and Their Main Benefits

We’re used to seeing it in bars, powders, and spreads, but in its natural form chocolate starts out as cocoa beans, which are processed by skilled hands through a meticulous...

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White Chocolate: Benefits and Properties

Have you ever wondered what makes white chocolate different from its darker counterparts? The key lies in the ingredients: cocoa butter gives white chocolate its characteristic sweetness and ivory hue,...

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Venchi Chocolate Boutiques: From Turin to New York

The Venchi brand, world-renowned for the quality of its chocolate and its wide range of sweet creations, was founded in 1878 in Turin, the city where its very first chocolate...

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Chocolate During Pregnancy: What To Know About It

When you’re expecting and eating for two, those unexpected cravings are almost inevitable—and one of the most common? Chocolate! So, if you ever find yourself sending your partner on a...

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5 Chocolates to Suit Every Taste

Made with rich dark or creamy milk chocolate, filled with liqueur, coffee, smooth creams or crunchy nuts—chocolates are the perfect treat to satisfy every palate. Chocolate itself—the star ingredient of...

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