Chocolate Blog

Understanding the Impact of El Niño on Cocoa Production

Understanding the Impact of El Niño on Cocoa Production

Let’s explore how how the El Niño weather phenomenon is affecting the world's cocoa crop.

What is Chocolate Bloom?

Although it may affect the look and the taste of chocolate, it is harmless. Bloomed chocolate is still safe to eat or use in baking.

What is White Chocolate and How is it Made?

Get the inside scoop on white chocolate, including its ingredients and manufacturing process.

What is Couverture Chocolate?

Couverture is the only chocolate a professional chocolatier will use. But what makes it so special?

What are the different types of chocolate?

Chocolate is everywhere in our culture, so sometimes we take it for granted. Did you know chocolate comes in various types and varieties, each wit...

What makes Cococo's chocolate so special?

Simply put, our chocolate is couverture chocolate, the best quality chocolate that professional pastry chefs and artisan chocolatiers use.

What’s the Difference Between Natural Cocoa and Dutched Cocoa?

There are two big differences between Dutch-process cocoa powder and Natural cocoa powder — we spill the beans!

Is There Lead in My Chocolate?

Heavy metals naturally contaminate a lot of the foods we regularly enjoy — including dark chocolate.

The Difference Between a Chocolatier and a Chocolate Maker

Explore the world of chocolate as we explain the difference between a chocolatier and a chocolate maker. Both experts serve key roles in making cho...

Five reasons to choose chocolate wedding favours

Five reasons why chocolate wedding favours might be the best choice for your wedding

What's the difference between Cococo, Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut™, and Callebaut?

At Cococo Chocolatiers, we love chocolate! We are expert confectioners, manufacturers, and retailers of award-winning artisanal chocolates and purv...

Why Fine Chocolate is the Perfect Gift for Dad

Father's Day gifts that shine Father's Day is just around the corner, and it’s time to show Dad just how much he means to you. For most dads, fat...

Pairing Beer with Chocolate Bonbons

The earthy flavours of chocolate can make for delicious flavour combinations with various types of beer.