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Brewmaster’s Secret Weapons: Cacao Ingredients for Exceptional Beer

Posted by David Nilsen on Nov 14th 2025

A Brief Overview of Specialty Cacao Ingredients for Creative, Standout Beers In Collaboration with David Nilsen [Freelance beer journalist, speaker, podcast host, & Advanced Cicerone©. Autho … read more

Cacao Nibs: Technical Insights for Makers

Oct 28th 2025

Nibs are the cacao beans that have been shelled and crushed. Each and every chocolate product which you have ever tasted was a nib at first. Cacao nibs are increasingly being recognized a … read more

Cacao, Cortisol, and Desire

Sep 29th 2025

For centuries, humans have associated cacao with romance, endurance, and sensuality. Historians assert that the Aztec Emperor Moctezuma consumed spiced cacao as an aphrodisiac before seeing his lovers … read more

Clearing Up Common Chocolate Myths

Sep 1st 2025

Although chocolate is loved by all people worldwide, the way it is discussed can be perplexing. What does the term "raw cacao" mean? What does "ceremonial grade" mean? Many terms that are becoming mor … read more

Why Cacao Butter Belongs in Your Vegan Ice Cream

Jul 9th 2025

As the demand for vegan products is on the rise, competition is getting tougher. It’s no longer enough to have a decent plant-based option available. Icy and bland simply will not do in this da … read more

The Secret Beneath Ecuador’s Legendary Cacao

Jun 5th 2025

It is the floral fruitiness and nutty overtones of Ecuadorian cacao that mind it one of the favorites of chocolatiers across the world. But what is so special about it? It is all found under the skin … read more

Minimizing Waste in Cacao: Sustainable Solutions and Innovative Ideas

Apr 6th 2025

Sustainable Solutions: Reducing Chocolate Waste with Cacao Tea and More Sustainable Solutions and Innovative Ideas Reducing waste in chocolate production is not just an ethical choi … read more

Cocktails and Mocktails : Using Freeze-Dried Fruit Powder

Mar 22nd 2025

Find the recipes from our Networking Afterparty. The beauty of using freeze-dried fruit is that the taste is as close as possible to the fresh fruit, and you can combine it wit … read more

Discover the First-Ever Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival

Nov 9th 2024

A Celebration You Don't Want to Miss!For more details, check out Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival’s website. The inaugural Midwest Craft Chocolate Festival is coming to Rushville, Indiana, on Novem … read more

What is the Legal Definition of Chocolate?

Jul 8th 2024

Legislation and Terminology As we at CocoaSupply promote innovation, sometimes our craft makers need to be reminded that there is a legal definition of what can be labeled as “chocolate.” The le … read more