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How to Temper Chocolate using the Microwave

How to Temper Chocolate using the Microwave

Tempering chocolate is essential for a shiny smooth chocolate finish for dipping chocolates

Why Does Chocolate Need To Be Tempered?

If you are using couverture chocolate for dipping or decorating bonbons at home, then tempering is an essential step.

Chocolate Basics: Where Do Cocoa Beans Grow?

Have you ever wondered where the delicious chocolate that melts in your mouth originates? Delve into the chocolate basics and discover where cocoa ...

From Bean To Bar: How Is Chocolate Made?

Chocolate is a treat much beloved worldwide, and the cocoa bean goes through a long journey! Learn all about how chocolate gets made, from bean to ...

What's the best way to store chocolate?

Learn how to keep your Cococo chocolates tasting fresh.

What Really Happens During Cocoa Fermentation?

Curious about what really happens during cocoa fermentation? As chocolate experts, we’ve explained the key phases of this step for chocolate-making.

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!