Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Cacao Butter
The title of this blog post might seem a bit bold – after reading it you might have many more things you want to know about cacao butter. Please, ask us at info@silva-cacao.com.
Cacao: a basket full of love ingredients
Although they might not have been fully aware of the scientific evidence related to the valuable traits of Theobroma, the Aztecs and Maya's already attributed all kinds of health benefits and curative and stimulant effects to their precious cacao. But in the spirit of Valentine, let's focus on the ability of cacao and chocolate to enhance mind and mood and set the stage for love.
Making Good Use of Cacao Shells
All chocolate makers recognize the excitement of seeing (and hearing) a constant flow of cacao nibs falling out of the winnower, ready for the grinder. And then their eye falls on the husks... Read on to discover a way to give them a new life!
What Is a Cacao Cut Test & When Is it Useful?
You may have seen striking images of bisected cacao beans. These vivid purple slices aren’t just for show – they’re part of an evaluation method called a cut test. But is this test actually meaningful?