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Is white chocolate really chocolate? Learn what white chocolate is made of, how to spot the real ...

Is White Chocolate Really "Chocolate?"

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What is chocolate bloom? Learn why chocolate develops a white, chalky coating, the difference bet...

What is Chocolate Bloom?

A round tin of Taza Chocolate 85% Dark Super Dark chocolate sits on a dark stone slab, surrounded by chocolate pieces, cocoa nibs, and a purple package edge on a gray surface.

Think dark chocolate is too bitter? Discover why great craft chocolate has rich, complex flavors ...

So You Don't Like Dark Chocolate

Moka Origins Tanzania 72% dark chocolate packaging shown with a gray chocolate bar packaging and a dark brown chocolate bar on a warm beige background.

Origin-made chocolate is one of the most exciting movements in craft chocolate because of economi...

Time for Some Lingo: Single-Origin Chocolate

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Why does craft chocolate cost more than a grocery store chocolate bar? The answer goes far beyond...

What Happened to the $2 Chocolate Bar?

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Not all chocolate professionals do the same thing. Discover the difference between chocolate make...

The Differences Between a Chocolate Maker and a Chocolatier

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Is it chocolate or candy? Learn the differences between chocolate and candy, from their primary i...

The Great Debate: Is it Chocolate or Candy?

A person holding a turquoise blue Jcoco Himalayan Salt + Toffee chocolate bar in their hands, with a blurred store background.

Learn what cacao percentages mean on chocolate bars, how they're calculated, and why a higher per...

What Does the Number on Your Chocolate Bar Mean? How to Read Cacao Percentages

Four cacao pods on a dark rustic wooden surface, with one pod open to show white cacao beans and another pod open showing dark chocolate pieces and roasted cacao beans inside, with scattered cacao beans around them.

This simple guide walks you through how chocolate is transformed from bean to bar and explains th...

Cacao vs Cocoa: What's the Difference?

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Ever wondered what makes a chocolate bar "craft"? This beginner-friendly guide explains the value...

What is Craft Chocolate? A Beginner's Guide

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