In the world of fine chocolate, the origin of cocoa is as important as the grape variety is for wine. Understanding what “Grand Cru” means changes the way you perceive — and choose — your chocolate. What is a Grand Cru Cocoa? The term Grand Cru designates a cocoa from a precise geographical origin, a […]
Vegan chocolate still raises many questions. Is it less flavorful? More difficult to work with? Less rich in cocoa? Here is what you really need to know. Is Dark Chocolate Naturally Vegan? Yes — in its purest form, dark chocolate contains only three ingredients: cocoa mass, cocoa butter, sugar. No milk, no animal product. It […]
Dark chocolate is far more than a guilty pleasure. Rich in flavonoids, magnesium and antioxidants, it is one of the most studied foods in nutritional science. What Dark Chocolate Actually Contains A square of 70% dark chocolate holds a remarkable concentration of minerals: iron, zinc, copper, manganese. But it is above all its flavonoids — […]
