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Pistachio and chocolate have become a globally loved combo over the past couple of years and honestly, it’s well-deserved. There’s something about that buttery, nutty richness against smooth, sweet chocolate that feels instantly luxurious. It’s comforting, a little bit indulgent,...

If you’ve ever snapped a beautiful chocolate and noticed that glossy shine (or admired the colourful patterns on an artisan praline) there’s a good chance cocoa butter played a starring role. So, what is cocoa butter exactly? Where does it...

Praline is one of those words that feels instantly luxurious. It turns up in chocolate boxes, dessert menus, ice creams, and bonbons... but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. In France, praline often means crunchy nuts coated in caramelised...

If you’ve ever seen “flavanols” mentioned on a cocoa powder tub or dark chocolate bar and wondered what they actually are, you’re not alone. The word sounds technical, but the idea is straightforward. Flavanols are naturally occurring plant compounds found...

“Artisan chocolate” is one of those phrases you see everywhere, but what does it actually mean? Is it just fancy packaging… or does it taste different for a reason? The short answer: artisan chocolate is about craftsmanship. It’s chocolate made...

Theobromine is a naturally occurring compound found in cocoa beans. If you’ve ever felt a gentle “lift” after eating dark chocolate - not quite coffee energy, but something - theobromine may have played a part. This is one of the...