Cacao specification sheets may look intimidating at first, but they reveal how cacao ingredients will actually perform in recipes and production. Key metrics such as moisture content, fat percentage, particle...
Cacao is traded globally as a commodity, often far removed from the farms where it is grown. As beans move through bulk trading, large-scale processing, and futures markets, their identity...
Ecuador is globally recognized as the birthplace of cacao and a leading source of fine aroma varieties. From the legendary Arriba Nacional known for its floral, fruity, and balanced profile...
Winter in Europe brings a crisp, dry chill that sends everyone searching for warmth and rich, comforting skincare. For makers, it’s the perfect season to work with cacao butter. This...
Cacao husks have always been regarded as a waste product of agriculture. They are either stacked up around the fermenting and drying areas, or, as the fastest means of disposal,...
Cacao butter is versatile, stable, and naturally long-lasting. It melts beautifully and delivers the most delicious texture everybody loves. But, there are a few things makers should know regarding how...
