Why Chocolate on Valentine’s Day? Recently, Forte has been taking time to reflect on the holiday that is so important to the chocolate industry. We’ve discussed the inseparable history of passion and chocolate. We have also explored how Japanese culture translates the Western tradition of giving chocolate gifts on February 14th as a complete twist…
Is Chocolate Vegan? If you’re lactose intolerant or vegan, the question “does chocolate contain dairy?” will pop up. Chances are, you have a sweet tooth and enjoy the finer things in life. And there’s nothing finer than luxury gourmet chocolate. Good news though; Chocolate can be vegan. Many luxury gourmet chocolate makers, like Forte, fully…
How To Temper Chocolate By A Master Chocolatier Chocolate is defined as a suspension of cocoa solids and sugar (and sometimes milk powder) in cocoa butter. When it comes to tempering, the crystals formed by the cocoa butter inside chocolate are important. Cocoa butter is what gives chocolate its shine, hardness, snap, and smooth mouthfeel.…
Valentine’s Day in Japan: Women Give Chocolate Giving chocolate on Valentine’s Day is not only an American tradition. As humans, we feel drawn to anything with romance surrounding it. It makes perfect sense that each culture translates this holiday filled with red and pink, love letters, flowers, and sweets into something that everyone can celebrate. …
Here are the answers to the most common questions when determining if you bar should be tossed or devoured. Just keep in mind that this info is strictly for solid chocolate bars, not truffles or any other chocolate products.
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