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International Confectionery Magazine, January 2023 — Clay Gordon(Page)
New Year, New Ambitions: Why Working With Cacao Is a Strategic Choice(Post)
It’s time to make plans for the new year as the holiday season has come to an end, the bustling schedules are freeing up, and it’s time to make new plans. This means going through the new recipes, ana
The Magical Chocolate Lab at Wekiva High School(Post)CocoaSupply investing in the future craft chocolate makers. When we think of a chocolate lab what instantly crosses your mind? Chocolate rivers of smooth and creamy chocolate transforming into all ty
What Determines Cacao Quality?(Post)What Determines Cacao Quality, and How to Choose the Best Cacao Mass for Chocolate Making When people talk about cacao quality, most of them are really talking about origin. Ecuador, Peru, Ghana, Mada
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Cacao, Cortisol, and Desire(Post)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
The Difference Between Natural and Alkalized Cacao Powder and its Uses(Post)An explanation of the different cocoa powder varieties and their best uses. Lets start with the basics... What is Cacao Powder Natural cacao powder is pulverized untreated cacao solids. Once the nibs
CocoaSupply: Our Story(Post)Drying and Bagging Cocoa - 1920 A family business of four generations. I was born and raised in a family with a long history in cocoa. From great-grandparents’ farm to today’s business, the world o
Natural vs. Dutched (Alkalized) Cocoa Powder: A Buyer's Guide(Post)TL;DR: What You Need to Know Before You Read On Natural cocoa powder has a pH of roughly 5.3 to 5.8, so it is acidic. Alkalized (Dutched) cocoa runs from about 6.5 to 8.6, depending on how far the tr
Using Sustainable Cacao Ingredients as a Market Differentiator(Post)How to Promote your Sustainable and Craft Products as a Small Business As consumers become more and more aware of the impact that their buying choices have on the environment, they are lookin
A Craft Maker’s Guide to Hot Chocolate: History, Styles, and the Many Ways Cacao Becomes a Drink(Post)It is a universal truth that hot cocoa is the most delightful drink ever. We all have different choices, our families have their own ways, but ultimately, it still unites people and provides heat for
Cacao vs. Cocoa: The Actual Difference(Post)TL;DR The beans for cacao and cocoa come from the same plant, Theobroma cacao. Understanding the cocoa vs cacao distinction comes down to processing, not origin. Global cocoa prices rose 310% and hit